How To Fix WRF_BUDGET066 - Target value budget &1 was deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BUDGET -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Target value budget &1 was deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BUDGET066 - Target value budget &1 was deactivated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_BUDGET066 Target value budget &1 was deactivated
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or process a budget-related transaction in SAP, but the target value budget (identified by the placeholder &1, which will be replaced by the actual budget ID in the message) has been deactivated in the system. In other words, the budget version or target value you are trying to use is no longer active or valid for postings.
  This typically happens in the context of Funds Management (FM) or Budgeting in SAP, where budgets can be created, activated, deactivated, or deleted. If a budget is deactivated, it cannot be used for further postings or commitments.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Target value budget refers to a specific budget version or target value that is maintained in the system.
  Deactivation means the budget is no longer valid for use, possibly because the budget period has ended, the budget was replaced, or it was manually deactivated.
  The system prevents postings against deactivated budgets to ensure budget control integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the budget:
  
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Display Budget Versions) or FMAVCR02 (Change Budget Versions) to check the status of the budget version.
  Verify if the budget version is active or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Activate the budget version:
  
  If the budget was deactivated by mistake or needs to be reactivated, you can reactivate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FMAVCR02).
  Note: Reactivation might be restricted depending on company policy or system settings.
  
  
  
  Use an active budget version:
  
  If the budget version is correctly deactivated (e.g., the fiscal year is closed), you need to use a valid, active budget version for your postings.
  Coordinate with your budget controller or finance team to identify the correct budget version.
  
  
  
  Check budget period and validity:
  
  Ensure that the budget version is valid for the posting date.
  Budgets are often valid for specific fiscal years or periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Budget Controller or SAP FI/FM Consultant:
  
  If unsure, consult with the responsible person for budget maintenance or your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FMAVCR01 - Display Budget Versions
  FMAVCR02 - Change Budget Versions
  FMAVCR03 - Create Budget Versions
  FMZ1 - Budgeting (Funds Management)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  FMAVCR - Budget Versions
  FMAVCRT - Budget Version Texts
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Funds Management and Budget Versions
  SAP OSS Notes related to budget version activation/deactivation
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_BUDGET066 indicates that the budget version you are trying to use is deactivated. To resolve it, verify the budget version status and either reactivate it or use an active budget version for your transaction.
  
  If you provide the exact budget ID or transaction context, I can help with more specific steps.