How To Fix BQ288 - - &: & <& (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 288

• Message text: - &: & <& (&)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to transfer commitment budget when working with revenues
increasing the budget. When doing so, an error occurred because the
additional revenue for revenue cover pool &V1& in commitment budget
&V2& &V4& is less than the total of all transfers &V3& &V4& from the
members of the revenues cover pool.
The object causing the error is part of cover pool &V1&.
According to the definition of the additional revenue in the
Customizing of <ls>Funds Management Government</>, the total of the
additional revenues in cover pool &V1& is &V2& &V4&.
This kind of posting is only possible if the additional revenues in the
revenues cover pool are greater than the total of all transfers from
members of the cover pool.

System Response

The system will not execute this transfer.

How to fix this error?

Revenues cover pool &V1& has an additional revenue of &V2& &V4&. This
is the maximum amount that can be transferred.
Correct the amount of the transfer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ288 - - &: & <& (&) ?

  The SAP error message BQ288 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the system, particularly in the context of business partner (BP) data or vendor/customer master data. The error message format suggests that there is a problem with the assignment or status of a business partner or related entity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error may occur if required fields in the business partner or vendor/customer master data are missing or incorrectly filled.
  Inconsistent Status: The business partner might be in a status that does not allow certain operations (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that govern how business partners are managed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Review the business partner or vendor/customer master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure all mandatory fields are filled out properly.
  Review Status: Check the status of the business partner. If it is inactive or blocked, you may need to change its status to active.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings related to business partners are correctly configured.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs for more detailed error messages or information that can help pinpoint the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to business partner management and master data management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.