How To Fix H1173 - No budget structure element of type "&1" with status "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No budget structure element of type "&1" with status "&2"

What causes this issue?

No budget structure element of type '&v1&' has the status '&V2&'.

System Response

Financing not possible.

How to fix this error?

Change the status of the overall budget in question to &v2&, and then
create financing assignments.

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

<DS:TRAN.PMBS>Change Budget Status</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1173 - No budget structure element of type "&1" with status "&2" ?

  The SAP error message H1173 indicates that there is an issue related to budget structure elements in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a budget structure element of a specified type and status. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Structure Element: The specified budget structure element of the type and status indicated in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget structure may not be properly configured, or the element may have been deleted or not created.
  Status Issues: The budget structure element may exist but is in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it may be inactive or locked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the budget structure element.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Structure Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for budget structures in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify that the budget structure element of the specified type and status exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Budget Structure Element:
  
  If the budget structure element does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., transaction code OBBP for budget structure).
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Status:
  
  Check the status of the budget structure element. Ensure that it is in a status that allows it to be used (e.g., "Active").
  If necessary, change the status to an appropriate one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the budget structure elements.
  Consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on budget structure elements and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBBP (Budget Structure), and others related to budget management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget structure elements and the specific error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the H1173 error and implement a solution to resolve it.