How To Fix HRECM00BDG035 - Could not delete budget

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00BDG - Messages for Budgeting Functions

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Could not delete budget

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete this budget for one of the following reasons:
Invalid plan version
Invalid budget object
Database error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00BDG035 - Could not delete budget ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00BDG035, which states "Could not delete budget," typically occurs in the context of budget management within the SAP system, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module or related financial applications. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Budget Locking: The budget you are trying to delete may be locked by another process or user. This can happen if the budget is currently being used in a transaction or if it is part of a closed period.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the budget may not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform this action.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked transactions that prevent the deletion of the budget. For example, if there are active commitments or postings against the budget.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the deletion of budgets under certain conditions.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have data integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of the budget if it is referenced in other records.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: Verify if the budget is locked by checking the transaction logs or using transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) or SM21 (to check system logs).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete budgets. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any transactions or commitments associated with the budget. You may need to clear or reverse these transactions before attempting to delete the budget.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings that may prevent budget deletion. This may involve checking the budget control settings in the system.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If deletion is not possible, consider whether you can mark the budget as inactive or adjust it instead of deleting it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to budget management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget Overview
  S_ALR_87013559: Budget Management
  FMBB: Budgeting (for budget adjustments)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budget management and the specific error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.