How To Fix H1408 - The budget structure element can be copied a maximum of &1 times

H1408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: The budget structure element can be copied a maximum of &1 times

What causes this issue?

The size of the budget of the higher-level budget structure element
means that the budget structure element can be copied a maximum of &v1&
times.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1408 - The budget structure element can be copied a maximum of &1 times ?

  The SAP error message H1408, which states "The budget structure element can be copied a maximum of &1 times," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budget structures in the Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to copy a budget structure element (like a budget code or budget item) more times than the system allows. The limit on the number of times a budget structure element can be copied is defined in the system settings. This limit is in place to prevent excessive duplication that could lead to confusion or errors in budget tracking and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Copy Limit: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system to determine the maximum number of times a budget structure element can be copied. This can usually be found in