How To Fix RE985 - Line &, there is still budget in fund & / & / &. Please check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 985

• Message text: Line &, there is still budget in fund & / & / &. Please check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE985 - Line &, there is still budget in fund & / & / &. Please check ?

  The SAP error message RE985 typically indicates that there is an issue with budget availability in the context of Funds Management (FM) within the SAP system. This error occurs when a budget check is performed, and the system finds that there is still budget available in the specified fund, but it cannot proceed with the transaction for some reason.
  Cause:
  
  
  Budget Availability: The error suggests that there is still budget available, but it may not be accessible for the specific transaction you are trying to perform. This could be due to:
  
  The budget being locked or reserved for other commitments.
  The budget being in a different status (e.g., not released).
  The transaction exceeding the allowable limits set in the budget configuration.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Fund or Commitment Item: The fund or commitment item you are trying to use may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary budget assigned.
  
  
  Budget Control Settings: The budget control settings in the system may be configured in such a way that they prevent the transaction from being processed, even if there is budget available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability: Verify the budget availability for the fund and commitment item in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) or FMBB (Budgeting).
  
  
  Review Commitments: Check if there are any existing commitments or reservations against the budget that might be preventing the transaction. You can use transaction codes like FMX1 (Display Commitment) to review this.
  
  
  Validate Fund and Commitment Item: Ensure that the fund and commitment item you are using are correctly set up and that they have the necessary budget assigned.
  
  
  Check Budget Control Configuration: Review the budget control settings in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in the Funds Management module to ensure that it aligns with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your finance or SAP support team. They can provide insights into the specific configuration and rules that apply to your organization.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP FM, such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Check budget availability.
  FMBB: Budgeting.
  FMX1: Display commitments.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to budget errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management and budget control to understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE985 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.