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Message type: E = Error
Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning
Message number: 240
Message text: Original budget/supplement &1 is less that return
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BQ240
- Original budget/supplement &1 is less that return ?The SAP error message BQ240 indicates that there is an issue with the budget in the context of budget management. Specifically, the message states that the "Original budget/supplement &1 is less than return," which means that the budget amount available is insufficient to cover the return amount being processed.
Cause:
- Insufficient Budget: The original budget or any supplements to it are not sufficient to cover the return amount. This can happen if the budget was not properly updated or if the return amount exceeds the available budget.
- Incorrect Budgeting: There may be an error in how the budget was set up or adjusted, leading to discrepancies.
- Timing Issues: The budget may have been reduced or adjusted after the return was initiated, leading to a mismatch.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of budget control settings in the system.
Solution:
- Review Budget: Check the original budget and any supplements to ensure that they are correctly set up and sufficient to cover the return amount.
- Adjust Budget: If the budget is indeed insufficient, consider increasing the budget or reallocating funds to cover the return.
- Check Transactions: Review the transactions related to the budget to ensure that all adjustments and returns are correctly recorded.
- Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about how to adjust the budget or if there are discrepancies, consult with your finance or budgeting team for guidance.
- System Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP related to budget control to ensure they are set up correctly.
Related Information:
FMBB
(Budgeting) or FMAVCR01
(Budget Availability Control) to review and adjust budgets.By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BQ240 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.
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