How To Fix GMCUSTOM008 - You try to release a budget of &1 that exceeds unreleased value of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMCUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Grants Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You try to release a budget of &1 that exceeds unreleased value of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMCUSTOM008 - You try to release a budget of &1 that exceeds unreleased value of &2 ?

  The SAP error message GMCUSTOM008 indicates that you are attempting to release a budget amount that exceeds the unreleased budget value available for a specific cost center, internal order, or other budgetary object. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to release a budget amount (e.g., through a budget release transaction) that is greater than the amount that has not yet been released for that particular budget object.
  The unreleased budget value is less than the amount you are trying to release, leading to a violation of budgetary controls.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Unreleased Budget: Verify the current unreleased budget amount for the relevant cost center or internal order. You can do this by navigating to the budget management reports or using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (for budget reports).
  
  
  Adjust the Release Amount: If the amount you are trying to release exceeds the available unreleased budget, you will need to either:
  
  Reduce the amount you are trying to release to match the available unreleased budget.
  Increase the total budget for the cost center or internal order if additional funds are available and necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify the Budget: If you need to increase the budget:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., CJ30 for project budgets or KP06 for cost center budgets) to adjust the overall budget.
  Ensure that the new budget amount is properly approved and follows your organization's budgetary policies.
  
  
  
  Check for Budgeting Rules: Review any budgeting rules or settings that may restrict the release of funds. This could include settings related to budget availability control or specific organizational policies.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget amounts or need further assistance, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with budgeting processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for budget management, such as:
  
  CJ30: Change Project Budget
  KP06: Change Cost Center Budget
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget Reports
  
  
  Budget Control Settings: Understand the configuration settings in the SAP system related to budget control, which can be found in the SPRO configuration under Controlling.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of budget management and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GMCUSTOM008 error and successfully manage your budget releases in SAP.