How To Fix EPIC_ACTIONS135 - Item &1 assigned in budget to &2; available budget amount only &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_ACTIONS - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Item &1 assigned in budget to &2; available budget amount only &3 &4

What causes this issue?

You want to process this item, for example, submit it for payment or pay
it. However, the system has determined that this item has been assigned
to a budget plan and the amount planned is not sufficient.

System Response

The system displays this message and cancels the action.

How to fix this error?

Change the budget assignment and then try the action again.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can change this from an error message to a warning using the
<np>OBA5</> transaction. If you change this to a warning, the user can
perform the action even though the remaining budget is not sufficient.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_ACTIONS135 - Item &1 assigned in budget to &2; available budget amount only &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_ACTIONS135 indicates that there is an issue with budget availability for a specific item in the system. The message typically means that the item (denoted as &1) is assigned to a budget (denoted as &2), but the available budget amount is insufficient (denoted as &3) for the action you are trying to perform, which may involve posting a transaction or making a commitment.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the available budget amount is less than the amount you are trying to allocate or post against the budget.
  Budgeting Period: The budget may not be available for the current period, or it may have been exhausted due to previous transactions.
  Incorrect Budget Assignment: The item may not be correctly assigned to the budget, or there may be a mismatch in the budget structure.
  Budget Control Settings: The budget control settings in the system may be configured to prevent overspending, leading to this error when the available budget is insufficient.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Budget: Review the budget assigned to the item to confirm the available amount. You can do this through the budget monitoring reports in SAP.
  Adjust Budget: If the available budget is indeed insufficient, consider adjusting the budget by increasing the budget amount or reallocating funds from other budget lines.
  Review Transactions: Check for any recent transactions that may have consumed the budget and ensure that they are correctly posted.
  Correct Budget Assignment: Ensure that the item is correctly assigned to the appropriate budget. If there are discrepancies, correct the assignment.
  Consult with Budget Owner: If you do not have the authority to adjust the budget, consult with the budget owner or financial controller to discuss the issue and potential solutions.
  Review Budget Control Settings: If necessary, review the budget control settings to ensure they align with your organization's policies and allow for the required flexibility.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013611 (Budget Overview) or S_ALR_87013612 (Budget vs. Actual) to analyze budget data.
  Budgeting Process: Familiarize yourself with your organization's budgeting process and policies to understand how budgets are allocated and monitored.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on budget management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPIC_ACTIONS135 error and ensure that your budget management processes are functioning smoothly.