How To Fix H1199 - The budget status of & & is not & or &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: The budget status of & & is not & or &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1199 - The budget status of & & is not & or & ?

  The SAP error message H1199 typically indicates an issue related to budget availability or budget status in the context of budget control in SAP. The message suggests that the budget status of a particular object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) does not meet the expected criteria for processing a transaction.
  Cause:
  The error message H1199 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Budget Status: The budget status of the specified object is not set to "Available" or "Partially Available." This means that the budget may have been fully consumed or is not released for the current period.
  
  
  Budget Control Settings: The configuration settings for budget control may not allow for the transaction you are trying to perform. For example, if the system is set to block transactions when the budget is exceeded.
  
  
  Incorrect Object: The object you are trying to post to may not be correctly defined in the budget control settings.
  
  
  Period Lock: The budget may be locked for the current period, preventing any further postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the H1199 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Status: Verify the budget status of the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 for budget reports) and checking the budget availability.
  
  
  Review Budget Control Settings: Ensure that the budget control settings are configured correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is fully consumed, you may need to adjust the budget by increasing it or reallocating funds to allow for the transaction.
  
  
  Unlock Period: If the budget is locked for the current period, you may need to unlock it or wait until the next period, depending on your organization's policies.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget status or how to proceed, consult with your finance or controlling team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget report
  CJ30: Project budget management
  KSB1: Report on actual line items for cost centers
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to budget control issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and controlling to understand the configuration and processes better.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the H1199 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.