How To Fix BQ251 - - &: & <& (&)

BQ251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 251

• Message text: - &: & <& (&)

What causes this issue?

Release approval group &V3&: Commitment budget is less than release
&V2& &V4& in funds center/commitment item &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ251 - - &: & <& (&) ?

  The SAP error message BQ251 typically relates to issues with the handling of business partner data, particularly in the context of the Business Partner (BP) role assignment or data consistency. The error message format you provided seems to indicate that there are placeholders for specific values that are not being filled correctly, which can happen due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error may arise from inconsistencies in the business partner data, such as missing or incorrect entries in required fields.
  Role Assignment Issues: If a business partner is not assigned the necessary roles or if there are conflicts in role assignments, this can trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Business Partner settings can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the action can also result in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Data: Review the business partner data for completeness and correctness.