How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS051 - Line item &2: Budget period &1 does not exist

PSM_S4C_POSTINGS051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Line item &2: Budget period &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS051 - Line item &2: Budget period &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS051 indicates that there is an issue with the budget period specified in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error message states that the budget period (identified as &1) does not exist for the line item (identified as &2). This typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or budgetary control in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Budget Period: The budget period specified in the transaction does not match any of the defined budget periods in the system.
  Budget Period Not Created: The budget period may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in the budget periods.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the budget period entered during the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Period Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for budget periods in SAP.
  Ensure that the budget period you are trying to