How To Fix H1281 - Budget status was changed

H1281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Budget status was changed

What causes this issue?

When the budget was being executed, the budget status was changed.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

To continue working with the overall budget and its new status, restart
the transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1281 - Budget status was changed ?

  The SAP error message H1281, which states "Budget status was changed," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Controlling (CO) or Public Sector Management (PSM) modules. This error indicates that there has been a change in the budget status, which can affect the processing of transactions related to budget consumption or availability.
  Causes:
  
  Budget Revisions: The budget may have been revised or changed after a transaction was initiated, leading to inconsistencies.
  Status Changes: The budget status might have been changed from "Available" to "Blocked" or "Closed," preventing further transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process transactions against the current budget status.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to budget control or availability checks can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Budget Status: Review the current budget status in the system to