How To Fix H1418 - This budget structure element is not assigned to an expenditure type

H1418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 418

• Message text: This budget structure element is not assigned to an expenditure type

What causes this issue?

An expenditure type has not been assigned to the budget structure
element to which you are trying to assign a subordinate budget
structure element.
You cannot assign subordinate budget structure elements to budget
structure elements for which an expenditure type has not been defined.

System Response

Action was terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1418 - This budget structure element is not assigned to an expenditure type ?

  The SAP error message H1418, which states "This budget structure element is not assigned to an expenditure type," typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules related to Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that there is a mismatch or missing assignment between a budget structure element and the corresponding expenditure type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The budget structure element (e.g., a budget code or category) has not been assigned to any expenditure type in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the budget structure elements are defined, leading to improper linkage with expenditure types.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of budget structure elements or expenditure types can lead to this error.
  Changes in Structure: If there have been recent changes to the budget structure or expenditure types, the assignments may not have been updated