How To Fix PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER017 - Receiver budget item &1 does not have sufficient budget.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER -

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER017 - Receiver budget item &1 does not have sufficient budget. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_BUDGET_TRANSFER017 indicates that there is insufficient budget available for the specified receiver budget item. This error typically occurs in the context of budget transfers or budget postings within the Public Sector Management (PSM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the budget item specified does not have enough available budget to accommodate the transfer or posting being attempted.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may be configured in such a way that they do not allow for the transfer or posting due to budget limits being exceeded.
  Incorrect Budget Item: The budget item specified may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Period Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the budget for the specific period in which the transaction is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Verify the available budget for the specified budget item. You can do this by navigating to the budget management reports or using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Availability) to check the current budget status.
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is indeed insufficient, you may need to adjust the budget by increasing the budget amount for the relevant budget item or by reallocating funds from other budget items.
  Review Budget Control Settings: Check the budget control settings in the system to ensure they are configured correctly. This includes reviewing the budget types, availability control settings, and any thresholds that may be in place.
  Correct Budget Item: Ensure that the correct budget item is being referenced in the transaction. If there is a mistake, correct it and try the transaction again.
  Check for Period Restrictions: Ensure that there are no restrictions for the period in which you are trying to post the budget transfer. If necessary, adjust the period settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budget Transfer), FMAVCR01 (Availability Control), and FMX1 (Budgeting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget transfers and availability control.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to budget management in the PSM module for best practices and guidelines on managing budgets effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the PSM module for further assistance.