How To Fix H1184 - The budget status of the target budget is '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: The budget status of the target budget is '&'

What causes this issue?

Transfers are only possible if the budget status is <LS>Released</>.

System Response

The transfer cannot be made.

How to fix this error?

If the status of the overall budget in question is <ls>Proposed</>, you
can still change the budgets of budget structure elements directly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1184 - The budget status of the target budget is '&' ?

  The SAP error message H1184 indicates an issue related to budget status in the context of budget management within SAP. The message typically means that the budget you are trying to use has a status that does not allow the transaction you are attempting to perform. The status represented by '&' will be replaced with a specific status code that indicates the nature of the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Budget Status: The budget may be in a status that does not permit further transactions, such as "Blocked," "Closed," or "Not Released."
  Budget Availability Control: The budget might not be available for the current period or may have been exceeded.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budget management module that restrict the use of certain budgets based on their status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the budget in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Status: Review the status of the target budget in the system. You can do this by navigating to the budget management transaction (e.g., S_ALR_87013558) and checking the status of the budget.
  Change Budget Status: If the budget is blocked or closed, you may need to change its status to allow transactions. This typically requires appropriate authorization.
  Review Budget Availability Control: Ensure that the budget is available for the current period and that it has not been exceeded.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the budget management module to ensure that they align with your organization's policies.
  User Authorization: Verify that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary permissions to access and modify the budget.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget report
  FMBB: Budgeting transaction
  FMAVCR01: Availability control report
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to budget management and error messages for additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on budget management for detailed explanations of budget statuses and their implications.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in budget management within SAP.