How To Fix GMRB160 - Document type &1 is not supported for Revenues Increasing the Budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMRB - GM: Revenue Increasing Budget

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Document type &1 is not supported for Revenues Increasing the Budget

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMRB160 - Document type &1 is not supported for Revenues Increasing the Budget ?

  The SAP error message GMRB160 indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) is not supported for the operation of increasing the budget in the context of revenue management. This error typically arises in the context of budgetary control and financial planning within SAP, particularly when working with the Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Document Type: The document type you are trying to use for increasing the budget is not configured to allow this operation. This could be due to system settings or the specific configuration of the document type in question.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be set up correctly in the system to handle budget increases, or it may not be linked to the appropriate budgetary control settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform budget increases for the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Verify if the document type in question is configured to allow budget increases. If not, you may need to adjust the settings or create a new document type that supports this functionality.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Control Settings:
  
  Ensure that the budget control settings are correctly configured for the document type. This includes checking the budget categories and ensuring that they are aligned with the intended operations.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user attempting to perform the operation has the necessary permissions to increase the budget for the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to budget management and document types to understand the specific requirements and limitations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBD2: For managing document types.
  S_ALR_87013558: For budget reports.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to GMRB160 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on budget management in SAP to better understand the processes and configurations involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.