How To Fix FMAVC015 - Overall budget exceeded by &2 for document item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMAVC - Message class AVC funds management

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Overall budget exceeded by &2 for document item &1

What causes this issue?

The overall budget is exceeded by &V2& for the document item &V1&.
Budget control on outgoing amounts (<DS:DE.BUAVC_CEILTYPE>ceiling type
</> <ZK>Expenditures</>) raised this message for the following
combination of availability control ledger (and if applicable,
<DS:DE.FM_CEFFYEAR_BCS>year of cash effectivity</>) and control object:
<ZH>&V3&</><ZH>&V4&</>
DEFINE &N& = '015'
INCLUDE FMAVC_OVERALL_MESSAGE_EXT

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMAVC015 - Overall budget exceeded by &2 for document item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMAVC015 indicates that the overall budget has been exceeded for a specific document item. This message is part of the Funds Management (FM) module in SAP, which is used to manage budgets and ensure that expenditures do not exceed allocated funds.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when an attempt is made to post a transaction (such as an invoice or a commitment) that would cause the total expenditures for a budget to exceed the available budget. The message specifies:
  
  Document Item (&1): The specific line item in the document that is causing the issue.
  Exceeded Amount (&2): The amount by which the budget has been exceeded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Budget: Check the budget allocation for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project. Ensure that there is sufficient budget available for the transaction you are trying to post.
  
  
  Adjust the Budget: If the budget is indeed insufficient, you may need to increase the budget allocation. This can be done through the budget transfer process or by creating a new budget.
  
  
  Modify the Document: If the transaction can be adjusted (e.g., reducing the amount of the invoice or commitment), consider modifying the document to ensure it does not exceed the available budget.
  
  
  Check for Commitments: Sometimes, commitments may not be reflected in the available budget. Ensure that all commitments are accounted for and that they do not exceed the budget.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance or budgeting team for guidance on how to handle the budget and the specific transaction.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget Consumption) to analyze budget consumption and commitments.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that budget control is set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on budget management and error handling in the FM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMAVC015 error and ensure that your budget management processes are functioning correctly.