How To Fix IW172 - Error occured during budget check, see cost protocol

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Error occured during budget check, see cost protocol

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the budget availability check.

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?

Display the cost determination log for the order or network plan for
more detailed information on the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW172 - Error occured during budget check, see cost protocol ?

  The SAP error message IW172, which states "Error occurred during budget check, see cost protocol," typically occurs in the context of project management or internal orders when there is a budget check failure. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue while trying to validate the budget against the costs being incurred.
  Causes of IW172 Error
  
  
  Insufficient Budget: The most common cause is that the budget allocated for a particular project or internal order has been exceeded or is insufficient for the planned activities.
  
  
  Budget Availability Control Settings: The settings for budget availability control may not be configured correctly, leading to issues during the budget check process.
  
  
  Incorrect Cost Elements: The cost elements being used may not be correctly assigned or may not have the necessary budget assigned to them.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, or the budget may not be available for the current period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may