How To Fix F6279 - Balance commitment item cannot be budgeted negatively

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Balance commitment item cannot be budgeted negatively

What causes this issue?

You want to create/change a balance commitment item and have flagged
the <LS>Negative Budget</> indicator. The assignment of negative budget
is not permitted for balance commitment items.

System Response

You cannot save the commitment item.

How to fix this error?

Unflag the <LS>Negative Budget</> indicator or change the commitment
item category.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6279 - Balance commitment item cannot be budgeted negatively ?

  The SAP error message F6279, "Balance commitment item cannot be budgeted negatively," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to budget a commitment item in a way that would result in a negative balance, which is not allowed according to the configuration of the budgetary control settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Budgeting Attempt: The most common cause of this error is that a transaction is trying to allocate a budget to a commitment item that would result in a negative budget. This can happen if you are trying to reduce the budget for a commitment item that is already at zero or if the budget is being adjusted incorrectly.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for budget control may not allow negative budgets for certain commitment items. This is often set up to prevent overspending or mismanagement of funds.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the transaction may not be configured to allow negative postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Budget Settings: Check the budget settings for the commitment item in question. Ensure that the budget is sufficient and that you are not trying to allocate a negative amount.
  
  
  Adjust Budget Appropriately: If you need to reduce the budget, ensure that you have a positive budget available to offset the reduction. You may need to increase the budget for the commitment item before attempting to reduce it.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you have the necessary authorizations, review the configuration settings in the SAP system for budget control. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OBBP (for document types) or OBR1 (for budget types).
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budgetary control settings or how to proceed, consult with your finance or controlling team. They may have insights into the specific configurations and policies in place.
  
  
  Use Correct Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type that allows for the type of transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting for Funds Management
  FMX1: Change Budget
  FMAVCR01: Budget Availability Control
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to budget management and commitment items for further understanding of how to manage budgets effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F6279 and ensure proper budget management within your SAP system.