How To Fix PFM_PS010 - Reinforcement guarantee shortage

PFM_PS010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_PS - Message class of PS module

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Reinforcement guarantee shortage

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PFM_PS010 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_PS010, which indicates a "Reinforcement guarantee shortage," typically arises in the context of project system (PS) or financial management (FM) modules when there is a discrepancy between the planned and actual costs or when the available budget is insufficient to cover the costs of a project or order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Limitations: The project or order may have a budget that has been exceeded or is insufficient to cover the planned expenditures.
  Cost Overruns: Actual costs incurred may exceed the planned costs due to unforeseen expenses or misestimations.
  Incorrect Planning: The project may not have been planned accurately, leading to a mismatch between expected and actual costs.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the budget control settings in SAP, leading to incorrect budget checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Budget: Check the budget assigned to the project or order. Ensure that it is sufficient to cover the planned costs. If necessary, increase the