How To Fix HRECM00BDG107 - Budget reassignment not possible; budget for & has become negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00BDG - Messages for Budgeting Functions

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Budget reassignment not possible; budget for & has become negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00BDG107 - Budget reassignment not possible; budget for & has become negative ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00BDG107 indicates that a budget reassignment is not possible because the budget for a specific cost center or account has become negative. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules related to Human Resources or Financial Accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the budget for the specified cost center or account has been exceeded, resulting in a negative budget balance.
  Incorrect Budget Allocation: There may have been an incorrect allocation of budget amounts, leading to overspending.
  Timing Issues: Sometimes, budget postings may not have been updated in real-time, leading to discrepancies in the available budget.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of budget controls or settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Status: Check the current budget status for the cost center or account in question. You can do this using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget/Actual/Commitment) or S_ALR_87013542 (Budget Overview).
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is indeed negative, you may need to adjust the budget by increasing the budget allocation for the relevant cost center or account. This can be done through transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control).
  Check for Open Commitments: Review any open commitments that may be affecting the budget. If there are commitments that are no longer needed, consider releasing them.
  Reallocate Budget: If necessary, reallocate budget amounts from other cost centers or accounts that have surplus budgets.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance or budgeting team to ensure that any changes made are in line with organizational policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for budget management, such as FMBB, FMAVCR01, and S_ALR_87013558.
  Budget Control Settings: Review the configuration settings for budget control in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on budget management and error resolution.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget allocations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that budget reassignments can be processed successfully.