How To Fix WRF_BUDGET024 - Selection of actual values failed (wrong budget number, database error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BUDGET -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Selection of actual values failed (wrong budget number, database error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BUDGET024 - Selection of actual values failed (wrong budget number, database error) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_BUDGET024 - Selection of actual values failed (wrong budget number, database error)
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the Funds Management (FM) or Budgeting module when the system tries to retrieve actual budget values but fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Budget Number:
  
  The budget number provided in the selection criteria does not exist or is invalid in the system.
  
  
  Database Inconsistency or Error:
  
  There might be a problem with the underlying database tables related to budget actual values, such as missing or corrupted entries.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user might not have the necessary authorization to access the budget data.
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration:
  
  The budget version or fiscal year might not be properly maintained or activated.
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Problems with the database connection or system inconsistencies can also cause this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Budget Number:  
  
  Check the budget number entered in the transaction or report.  
  Ensure it exists and is active in the system (transaction FMBB or FMAVCR01 to display budget versions).
  
  
  
  Check Budget Versions and Fiscal Year:  
  
  Confirm that the budget version and fiscal year are correctly maintained and active.  
  Use transaction FMAVCR01 to verify actual values and budget versions.
  
  
  
  Check Database Tables:  
  
  Look into FM actual value tables such as FMIFIIT (Actual Line Items) or FMIFIITP for inconsistencies.  
  Run consistency checks or database utilities if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:  
  
  Verify that the user has the required authorizations for Funds Management and budget data access.
  
  
  
  Re-run or Refresh Budget Data:  
  
  Sometimes, re-posting or refreshing budget data can resolve inconsistencies.  
  Use transaction FMAVCR01 or related reports to refresh actual values.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:  
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known bugs or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:  
  
  If the problem persists, involve your BASIS or technical team to check database connectivity and system logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check budget and actual values:  
  
  FMAVCR01 - Display Actual Values  
  FMBB - Budgeting: Budget Versions  
  FMED - Edit Budget  
  S_ALR_87013558 - Budget/Actual Comparison Report
  
  
  
  Tables involved:  
  
  FMIFIIT - Funds Management: Actual Line Items  
  FMIFIITP - Funds Management: Actual Line Items (Plan)  
  FMF_BUDGET - Budget Master Data
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_BUDGET024 or Funds Management actual value retrieval errors.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.