How To Fix PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER016 - Sender budget item &1 does not have sufficient budget.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Sender budget item &1 does not have sufficient budget.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER016 - Sender budget item &1 does not have sufficient budget. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER016 indicates that a budget transfer attempt has failed because the sender budget item specified (denoted as &1) does not have sufficient budget available to cover the transfer. This error typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Budget Control System (BCS) within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the budget item from which you are trying to transfer funds does not have enough available budget to fulfill the requested transfer amount.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may be configured in such a way that they do not allow for the transfer due to insufficient funds.
  Incorrect Budget Item: The budget item specified may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any budget transfers from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability: 
  
  Navigate to the budget item in question and check the available budget. Ensure that there are sufficient funds to cover the transfer amount.
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Availability) to review the budget status.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget: 
  
  If the budget is indeed insufficient, you may need to adjust the budget by increasing the budget amount for the sender budget item or by reducing the amount you are trying to transfer.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Control Settings: 
  
  Check the budget control settings to ensure they are configured correctly. This includes reviewing the settings for budget availability control and ensuring that the budget item is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period: 
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or wait until it is open again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the budget amounts or the configuration, consult with your finance or budget management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Check budget availability.
  FMBB: Budget transfer.
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget report.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to budget management and availability control for more detailed guidance on managing budgets and resolving related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to budget management errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.