How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING013 - Budget for the purchasing items is not sufficient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING - Message class for the Purchasing Assingment

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Budget for the purchasing items is not sufficient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING013 - Budget for the purchasing items is not sufficient ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING013 indicates that the budget allocated for purchasing items is insufficient. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module, particularly when trying to create or process a purchasing document that exceeds the available budget.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget Allocation: The primary cause of this error is that the budget for the specific cost center, internal order, or project has been exhausted or is not sufficient to cover the requested purchasing items.
  Budget Control Settings: The system may be configured to enforce strict budget control, which means that any attempt to exceed the budget will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Budget Period: The budget may not be available for the current period, or the budget period may not be correctly defined.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the purchasing items may not be linked to the correct budget.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Availability: Check the budget availability for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project. You can do this using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Availability) or CJ20N (Project Management).
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is indeed insufficient, consider increasing the budget allocation for the relevant cost center or project. This can be done through the budget planning transactions.
  Check Budget Control Settings: Review the budget control settings in the system to determine if they are too restrictive. You may need to adjust these settings if appropriate.
  Verify Account Assignment: Ensure that the account assignment for the purchasing items is correct and linked to the appropriate budget.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about budget adjustments or the implications of changing budget settings, consult with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ30 (Maintain Budget), CJ40 (Budgeting), and S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Availability).
  Budget Types: Understand the different types of budgets (e.g., annual budget, project budget) and how they are managed within your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to budget management in CRM for more detailed procedures and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.