How To Fix PFM_EA_PS248 - (Line &1) Available budget cannot support anticipation value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: (Line &1) Available budget cannot support anticipation value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS248 - (Line &1) Available budget cannot support anticipation value. ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS248 indicates that the available budget for a particular line item does not support the anticipated value. This typically occurs in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when working with Public Sector Management (PSM) or similar modules where budget control is enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The most common cause is that the budget allocated for the specific line item is insufficient to cover the anticipated expenses or commitments.
  Budget Availability Control: The system is configured to enforce budget availability control, and the anticipated value exceeds the available budget.
  Incorrect Budgeting: There may be an error in how the budget was set up, such as incorrect amounts or periods.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may not be open for the budget or the anticipated value.
  Fund Management Issues: If fund management is being used, there may be issues with fund availability or fund assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Budget: Review the budget for the relevant line item to ensure that there is sufficient budget available to cover the anticipated value.
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is insufficient, consider adjusting the budget by increasing the allocation for that line item.
  Review Budget Control Settings: Ensure that the budget control settings are correctly configured and that they align with your organization's budgeting policies.
  Correct Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open and that the transaction is being posted in the correct period.
  Fund Management Review: If applicable, check the fund management settings to ensure that funds are correctly assigned and available.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget or the anticipated values, consult with your finance or budgeting team for clarification and assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to check the budget status.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to budget management and availability control for further insights.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.