How To Fix H1731 - No original budget maintained for &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: No original budget maintained for &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.35A0BB5DBA8C6F22E10000009B38F9B7>Original budget</>
(infotype 1520) defined for &v1& &v2& &v3&.
The original budget is required for the availability check.

System Response

The overall budget cannot be released.

How to fix this error?

Define the original budget for &v1& &v2& &v3& and then release the
overall budget again.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1731 - No original budget maintained for &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message H1731 ("No original budget maintained for &1 &2 &3") typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly in the Public Sector or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is no original budget set for the specified budget structure or budget item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Budget Entry: The most common cause is that the original budget has not been created or maintained for the specified budget period, fund, or cost center.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the budget structure or budget types.
  Data Entry Errors: The budget item or structure being referenced may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction.
  Period Lock: The budget period may be locked, preventing any changes or entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Original Budget:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., FMBB for budget entry) and create or adjust the original budget for the specified budget structure.
  Ensure that the budget is correctly assigned to the relevant fiscal year, fund, and cost center.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for budget management in the SAP system to ensure that the budget types and structures are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the budget profile is correctly assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries made in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct budget item, fund, and cost center are being referenced.
  
  
  
  Unlock Period:
  
  If the budget period is locked, consult with your SAP administrator to unlock the period if necessary, allowing for budget entries to be made.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget management for additional guidance on maintaining budgets.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) and FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify budgets in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to budget management.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on budget management in SAP to better understand the processes and avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in budget management.