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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Role Assignment: Verify that the business partner has the correct roles assigned. You can do this by navigating to the Business Partner transaction and checking the role assignments.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to Business Partners in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or system logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what might be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BQ251 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Business Partner management to understand the requirements and configurations better.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for more in-depth troubleshooting.