How To Fix PFM_CRR_MESSAGES003 - The CRR budget for company & is only controlled by financing source

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_CRR_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The CRR budget for company & is only controlled by financing source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_CRR_MESSAGES003 - The CRR budget for company & is only controlled by financing source ?

  The SAP error message PFM_CRR_MESSAGES003 indicates that the budget for a specific company code is controlled solely by the financing source. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within the Public Sector Management (PSM) module of SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary control and funds management.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Control Settings: The error arises when the budget is set to be controlled by financing sources, which means that the budget cannot be adjusted or utilized without considering the specific financing sources associated with it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the budget control settings or the way the financing sources are defined in the system.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not align with the budget control settings, such as trying to post an expense or commitment that exceeds the available budget without considering the financing source.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget Control Settings: Check the configuration of the budget control settings for the company code in question. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's budgeting policies.
  Verify Financing Sources: Ensure that the financing sources are correctly defined and that they are linked to the budget you are trying to utilize. You may need to adjust the financing source settings or the budget itself.
  Adjust Transactions: If you are trying to post a transaction that exceeds the budget, consider adjusting the transaction to fit within the available budget or reallocating funds from other financing sources.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing budgets and financing sources to ensure compliance with established procedures.
  Engage with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance, especially if there are complex configurations involved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on budget control and financing sources.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in budget management are trained on the implications of financing sources and how they affect budget control.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration of the Funds Management (FM) module in SAP, particularly the settings related to budgetary control and financing sources.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that the budget control settings are correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the issue and proceed with your transactions.