How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_AVC006 - Not enough budget available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_AVC - PSM AVC Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Not enough budget available.

What causes this issue?

Not enough budget is available for control address (&V1&) &V2&.
An amount of &V3& is available, but &V4& is already reserved by other
users.

System Response

The process is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Transfer budget to the budget address used or use a different budget
address.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_AVC006 - Not enough budget available. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_AVC006: Not enough budget available typically occurs in the context of budget control within the Public Sector Management (PSM) module or when using Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error indicates that a transaction is attempting to exceed the available budget for a specific fund or cost center.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the budget allocated for a particular fund, cost center, or project has been exhausted or is insufficient to cover the transaction being processed.
  Budget Availability Control (AVC): The system is configured to enforce budget availability control, which means it checks whether there are sufficient funds before allowing a transaction to proceed.
  Incorrect Budgeting: There may be issues with how the budget was set up, such as incorrect amounts, periods, or budget types.
  Posting Period: The transaction may be attempted in a period that is not open for posting, or the budget may not be available for that specific period.
  Commitment Items: The commitment items associated with the transaction may not have sufficient budget allocated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Review the budget for the relevant fund or cost center to ensure that there are sufficient funds available. You can do this using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 or FMAVCR02 to analyze budget availability.
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is indeed insufficient, consider adjusting the budget by increasing the allocation or transferring funds from other areas if permissible.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the budget control settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the budget types, commitment items, and availability control settings.
  Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open and that the budget is available for that period. You can check this in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance or budgeting team to understand the implications of changing budget allocations or settings.
  Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type being processed is allowed under the current budget control settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Display Budget Availability
  FMAVCR02: Display Budget Availability for Commitments
  FMBB: Budgeting transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to budget control and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Funds Management and Budget Control for best practices and guidelines on managing budgets effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.