How To Fix H1415 - Budget structure element does not have budget status 'Proposed'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Budget structure element does not have budget status 'Proposed'

What causes this issue?

The budget structure element assigned to fund &v3&, funds center &v3&,
and commitment item &v4& in FM area &v1& does not have the budget
status <zh>Proposed</>.
You can only edit budget structure elements whose budget status is
<zh>Proposed</>.

System Response

Generation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Budget structure elements whose status has been <ls>Proposed</> at any
time in the past <zh>cannot be changed</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1415 - Budget structure element does not have budget status 'Proposed' ?

  The SAP error message H1415, which states "Budget structure element does not have budget status 'Proposed'," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP's Controlling (CO) or Public Sector Management (PSM) modules. This error indicates that the budget structure element you are trying to work with does not have the appropriate status to allow for the action you are attempting to perform, such as posting a budget or making a budget adjustment.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Status: The budget structure element (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or project) does not have a status of 'Proposed'. This status is necessary for certain budgetary operations.
  Budgeting Process: The budget may not have been properly created or released. If the budget is still in a draft or unapproved state, it may not have the 'Proposed' status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the budget management module that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Status: Verify the status of the budget structure element in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant budget management transaction (e.g., transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 for budget reports) and checking the status.
  Create/Change Budget: If the budget does not exist or is not in the correct status, you may need to create a new budget or change the status of the existing budget. Ensure that the budget is set to 'Proposed' before proceeding with your transaction.
  Release Budget: If the budget is in a draft state, you may need to release it. This can typically be done through the budget management transaction where you can change the status.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the budget management settings are correctly set up to allow for the desired operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for budget management, such as:
  
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget report
  FMBB: Budgeting transaction
  FMX1: Create budget
  FMX2: Change budget
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management and this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.