How To Fix WRF_BUDGET201 - Budget type has status &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BUDGET -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Budget type has status &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BUDGET201 - Budget type has status &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_BUDGET201 Budget type has status &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a budget-related transaction (such as budget release, commitment, or actual posting) and the budget type involved is in a status that does not allow the operation. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual status of the budget type, such as Locked, Closed, Inactive, or Not Released.
  In SAP Funds Management (FM), budget types have statuses that control their usability:
  
  Open: Budget type is active and can be used.
  Locked: Budget type is locked and cannot be used for postings.
  Closed: Budget type is closed for the fiscal year.
  Inactive: Budget type is inactive.
  Not Released: Budget type has not been released for use.
  
  If the budget type is not in an "Open" or "Released" status, the system will prevent budget transactions and throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Budget Type:
  
  Use transaction FMBB (Budgeting: Budget Type) or FMCT (Maintain Budget Types) to display the budget type.
  Verify the current status of the budget type.
  
  
  
  Change the Status if Appropriate:
  
  If the budget type is locked or closed and you need to perform postings, you may need to unlock or reopen it.
  This usually requires authorization and should be done carefully, considering organizational policies.
  To change the status, use the appropriate transaction or configuration path:
  
  SPRO ? Public Sector Management ? Funds Management ? Budgeting ? Budget Types ? Define Budget Types
  Or use transaction FMCT to change the status.
  
  
  
  
  
  Release the Budget Type:
  
  If the budget type is not released, release it using the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Budget Controller or Finance Team:
  
  Since changing budget type status affects financial control, coordinate with the budget controller or finance department before making changes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Budget Type Statuses:
  
  The status controls whether budget transactions can be posted. Only budget types with status "Open" or "Released" allow postings.
  
  
  Transactions to Check Budget Type:
  
  FMBB – Budgeting: Budget Type
  FMCT – Maintain Budget Types
  FMED – Display Budget Type
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Funds Management budget types if the problem persists.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Funds Management budget type configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Changing budget type status requires appropriate authorization.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Budget type is in a status (&1) that disallows the transaction (e.g., Locked, Closed).
  
  
  Solution
  Check and change the budget type status to "Open" or "Released" if appropriate.
  
  
  Transactions
  FMBB, FMCT, FMED
  
  
  Notes
  Coordinate with finance/budget controller before changing status.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact status value in &1, I can give more specific advice.