How To Fix FO251 - Assgt not possible; Distribution procedure active for revs incr. budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Assgt not possible; Distribution procedure active for revs incr. budget

What causes this issue?

You want to assign revenues FM account assignment &V1&/&V2&/&V3& to an
expenditures FM account assignment as sender for additional revenues
increasing the budget.
However, this is only possible for revenues FM account assignments,
whose rule for revenues increasing the budget specifies that budget
increase is executed using the <ZH>Call procedure</>.

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?

If you want to assign the revenues FM account assignment &V1&/&V2&/
&V3& here, you must ensure that the procedure in the rule for revenues
increasing the budget is changed from distribution procedure to call
procedure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO251 - Assgt not possible; Distribution procedure active for revs incr. budget ?

  The SAP error message FO251 ("Assgt not possible; Distribution procedure active for revs incr. budget") typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a budget when a distribution procedure is active for revenue-increasing budgets.
  Cause:
  
  Active Distribution Procedure: The error arises when a distribution procedure is active for the budget type you are trying to assign. This means that the system expects a specific method of distributing budget amounts, which may not be compatible with the assignment you are attempting.
  Budget Type Configuration: The budget type may be configured in such a way that it does not allow direct assignments when a distribution procedure is in place.
  Incorrect Budgeting Process: The process being followed may not align with the expected budgeting workflow defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings for budget control and check if the distribution procedure is correctly set up for the budget type you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the distribution procedure is appropriate for the type of budget you are trying to assign. If necessary, modify the distribution procedure or the budget type settings to allow for the assignment.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Assignment Methods:
  
  If the distribution procedure is necessary, consider using alternative methods for budget assignment that comply with the distribution rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget management and distribution procedures to understand the expected workflows and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and processes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions
  FMAVCR01: Display budget availability
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error FO251 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform budget assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.