How To Fix H1159 - &1 &2 is not financed by the budget of this budget structure element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 159

• Message text: &1 &2 is not financed by the budget of this budget structure element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1159 - &1 &2 is not financed by the budget of this budget structure element ?

  The SAP error message H1159 indicates that a specific budget structure element (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) does not have sufficient budget allocated to cover the transaction you are trying to post. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules like Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The budget for the specified budget structure element has not been set up or is insufficient to cover the amount being posted.
  Budget Structure Element: The budget structure element (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the budget structure.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may be too strict, preventing any postings that exceed the available budget.
  Incorrect Posting: The transaction being posted may be incorrectly assigned to a budget structure element that is not intended for that type of expense.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability: Review the budget assigned to the relevant budget structure element. Ensure that there is enough budget available to cover the transaction.
  
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (for budget reports) to check the budget status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is insufficient, you may need to increase the budget allocation for that budget structure element. This can be done through the budget planning transactions (e.g., FMBB for budget entry).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the budget structure element is correctly configured in the system. Check if it is included in the relevant budget structure and if it is set up for budget availability control.
  
  
  Modify Posting: If the transaction is incorrectly assigned, modify the posting to use the correct budget structure element that has sufficient budget.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget allocations or configurations, consult with your finance or controlling team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMBB: Budget Entry
  FMAVCR01: Availability Control
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget Reports
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget management and availability control for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget information in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the H1159 error and ensure that your budget management processes in SAP are functioning correctly.