How To Fix H1180 - A maximum of &1 &2 can be activated for this budgeting rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: A maximum of &1 &2 can be activated for this budgeting rule

What causes this issue?

If you activate the rule, the budget will be exceeded.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1180 - A maximum of &1 &2 can be activated for this budgeting rule ?

  The SAP error message H1180 indicates that a maximum limit has been reached for a specific budgeting rule in the system. This error typically occurs when you try to activate more budget items than the system allows for a particular budgeting rule.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration settings in the budgeting rules, which define the maximum number of budget items that can be activated. The parameters &1 and &2 in the error message represent the maximum number of items and the type of items (e.g., budget categories, cost centers, etc.) that can be activated.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budgeting rules in your SAP system. This can typically be found in the Customizing (SPRO) settings under the relevant module (e.g., Controlling or Financial Accounting).
  Look for the specific budgeting rule that is causing the error and check the maximum limits set for it.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Maximum Limit:
  
  If necessary, increase the maximum limit for the number of budget items that can be activated for that budgeting rule. This may require appropriate authorization and should be done in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Items:
  
  Review the budget items you are trying to activate. If there are unnecessary or duplicate items, consider removing or consolidating them to stay within the limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on budgeting rules and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, FMBB for budget management, or FMAVCR01 for budget availability control.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budgeting rules and configurations.
  Testing Changes: After making any changes, it is advisable to test the new settings in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the H1180 error and successfully activate the required budget items.