How To Fix PSS4_MSG168 - Budget availability control settings for the project is not considered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Budget availability control settings for the project is not considered

What causes this issue?

System Response

Budget availability control settings for the project is not considered
because public sector management (PSM) is active.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG168 - Budget availability control settings for the project is not considered ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG168 indicates that the budget availability control settings for a project are not being considered. This typically occurs in the context of project management and budgeting within SAP, particularly when using the Project System (PS) module.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Budgeting Settings: The project may not have the correct budget availability control settings configured. This could mean that the project is not set up to use budget availability control, or the settings are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Project Status: The project might be in a status that does not allow for budget checks. For example, if the project is in a "closed" status, budget availability control may not be applicable.
  
  
  Control Parameters: The controlling area or the project definition may not have the necessary parameters set for budget availability control.
  
  
  Fund Management: If fund management is being used, there may be issues with the fund availability settings or the assignment of funds to the project.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify budget settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Settings:
  
  Navigate to the project definition in SAP and verify that the budget availability control settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the project is set to use budget availability control.
  
  
  
  Review Project Status:
  
  Check the status of the project. If it is closed or in a status that does not allow budget checks, you may need to change the status or create a new project.
  
  
  
  Verify Control Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and project definition have the correct parameters set for budget availability control.
  
  
  
  Fund Management Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the fund management settings to ensure that funds are correctly assigned to the project and that there are no issues with fund availability.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify budget settings. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ30 (Project Budget) to access project details and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the budgeting and project management processes in SAP, consider seeking training or support from your organization's SAP team or external consultants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.