How To Fix FO252 - Assignment not possible; Budget categories do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Assignment not possible; Budget categories do not match

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the FM account assignment &V1&/&V2&/&V3& to an
expenditures FM account assignment as sender for additional revenues
increasing the budget.
However, this is not possible, if the budget categories you have
entered are among those defined in the rule for additional revenues
increasing the budget for &V1&/&V2&/&V3&.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Make the relevant settings in the rule maintenance of additional
revenues increasing the budget (FMIP).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO252 - Assignment not possible; Budget categories do not match ?

  The SAP error message FO252 ("Assignment not possible; Budget categories do not match") typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial transactions related to asset accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the budget categories of the transaction you are trying to process and the budget categories defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Category Mismatch: The budget category of the transaction (e.g., an asset acquisition or an internal order) does not match the budget category defined in the budget structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of budget categories in the system may not align with the transaction being processed.
  Missing Budget: The budget for the specific category may not be available or may have been exhausted.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be allowed for the specific budget category.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Categories: Review the budget categories assigned to the transaction and ensure they match the budget categories defined in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for budget categories in the SAP system. This may involve looking at the Customizing settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Adjust Budget: If the budget for the category is exhausted, consider adjusting the budget or reallocating funds to ensure that there is sufficient budget available for the transaction.
  Transaction Type Validation: Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to process is valid for the budget category in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on budget category configurations and how to resolve mismatches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview) or S_ALR_87013559 (Budget Availability Control) to analyze budget availability and categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget categories and error FO252.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify budget categories.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.