How To Fix FO362 - Budget has already been increased

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Budget has already been increased

What causes this issue?

You are changing the rule for revenues FM account assignment &V1& &V2&
&V3&, whose revenues have already led to a budget increase in the
document-based distribution procedure.

System Response

A warning message is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Bear in mind that this can have the following effects:
Changes to the assignment of expenditure FM account assignments only
affect the revenue documents, when the additional document data which
increases the budget is derived using the next generation run of
program <DS:RE.RFFMUD11>RFFMUD11</>.
Changes to the definition of the additional revenue only come into
effect when you next increase the budget using program
<DS:RE.RFFMUD01>RFFMUD01</>. Budget increases already made (in the
surplus FM account assignment, for example) are not reversed, although
they may conflict with the new definition for the additional revenue.
Changes to the event permitting a budget increase, for example, from a
forecast of revenue to a customer invoice or payment or vice versa, may
lead to doubled budget increases.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO362 - Budget has already been increased ?

  The SAP error message FO362 ("Budget has already been increased") typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with budgetary control in the Funds Management (FM) module or the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to increase a budget that has already been increased previously, which is not allowed under the current configuration or settings.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Already Increased: The primary cause of this error is that the budget for a particular cost center, internal order, or project has already been increased, and the system does not allow for further increases without specific conditions being met.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict multiple budget increases for a specific period or under certain conditions.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on budget increases, leading to this error when trying to process a transaction that violates those restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Status: Review the budget status for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project to confirm whether it has already been increased. You can do this through transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview).
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see the history of budget changes. This can help identify when and why the budget was increased.
  Adjust Budget Appropriately: If a budget increase is necessary, consider whether it can be adjusted or if a different approach (like a budget transfer) is more appropriate.
  Consult Configuration: If you have the necessary access, review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to see if there are any restrictions that can be modified. This may require assistance from a SAP consultant or system administrator.
  Use Alternative Transactions: If the increase is not allowed, consider using alternative transactions that may allow for budget adjustments without violating the current settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control), and S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to budget management and error FO362.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the budget increase has the necessary authorizations to perform budget adjustments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to Funds Management and budget control for further insights into managing budgets effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.