How To Fix WRF_BUDGET047 - Could not create any actual values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BUDGET -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Could not create any actual values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BUDGET047 - Could not create any actual values ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_BUDGET047: Could not create any actual values
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Budgeting or Funds Management (FM) when the system attempts to post or create actual budget consumption values but fails. The main reasons include:
  
  No valid budget availability: The system cannot find any budget availability for the specified commitment item, fund, or cost center to create actual values.
  Incorrect or missing master data: The budget master data or actual data records are missing or inconsistent.
  Authorization or configuration issues: The user or process lacks the necessary permissions or the system configuration does not allow posting actual values for the given scenario.
  Data inconsistencies: The transaction data does not match the expected format or required fields for actual value creation.
  Budget period closed or locked: The budget period for which actual values are being created is closed or locked, preventing postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WRF_BUDGET047, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability:
  
  Verify that there is sufficient budget availability for the relevant fund, commitment item, and cost center.
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Display Budget Availability) or FMAVCR02 (Change Budget Availability) to check budget status.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (funds, commitment items, cost centers, funds centers) are correctly maintained and active.
  Check if the budget versions and budget periods are correctly defined and open.
  
  
  
  Check Budget Period Status:
  
  Confirm that the budget period is open for posting actual values.
  Use transaction FM_PERIODS or related transactions to verify and open periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user or process has the required authorizations to post actual values.
  Check roles and authorizations related to Funds Management and Budgeting.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction or posting data triggering the error.
  Ensure all mandatory fields are correctly filled and consistent with the budget structure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in Funds Management related to actual value postings.
  Confirm that the integration between Budgeting and Actual postings is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, perform a debug or trace to identify the exact point of failure.
  Use transaction ST22 to check for dumps or SM21 for system logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FMAVCR01 - Display Budget Availability
  FMAVCR02 - Change Budget Availability
  FM_PERIODS - Maintain Budget Periods
  S_ALR_87013611 - Budget/Actual Comparison Report
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WRF_BUDGET047.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available for known issues causing this error.
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Funds Management (FM)
  Budgeting
  Controlling (CO) if integration is involved
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_BUDGET047: Could not create any actual values indicates that the system cannot post actual budget consumption due to missing or insufficient budget availability, incorrect master data, or configuration issues. Verify budget availability, master data, period status, and authorizations to resolve the issue. If needed, consult SAP Notes or perform debugging for deeper analysis.