How To Fix H1290 - Select a budget structure element first

H1290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Select a budget structure element first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1290 - Select a budget structure element first ?

  The SAP error message H1290 ("Select a budget structure element first") typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with budget structures in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module or similar areas where budget control is implemented.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires you to select a budget structure element before proceeding with the transaction. The budget structure element is a key component in budget management, as it defines the hierarchy and organization of budgetary allocations.
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  No Budget Structure Element Selected: You may have attempted to execute a transaction that requires a budget structure element, but none was selected.
  Incorrect Transaction Sequence: You might be in a transaction that expects a budget structure element to be selected first, but you have not followed the correct sequence of steps.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of budget structures in the