How To Fix WRF_BUDGET312 - Budget type &1 has status "Inactive"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_BUDGET -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Budget type &1 has status "Inactive"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_BUDGET312 - Budget type &1 has status "Inactive" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_BUDGET312 Budget type &1 has status "Inactive"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a budget-related transaction or posting using a budget type that is currently set to Inactive in the system. Budget types in SAP control the budgeting process and their status determines whether they can be used for budget planning, commitment, or consumption.
  If the budget type is inactive, the system will not allow any budget transactions or postings against it, hence the error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Budget Type: A classification of budget data in SAP Funds Management (FM) or Grants Management (GM).
  Status "Inactive": Means the budget type is not active for processing. It might have been deactivated intentionally or not yet activated after creation.
  When you try to post budget documents or perform budget checks using this budget type, the system blocks the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the budget type:
  
  Go to transaction FM_BGT_TYPE (or the relevant customizing path):
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Financial Management -> Funds Management -> Budgeting -> Budget Types -> Define Budget Types
  
  
  Find the budget type &1 (the one mentioned in the error message).
  Check if the status is set to Inactive.
  
  
  
  Activate the budget type:
  
  If the budget type should be active, change its status to Active.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  If the budget type is intentionally inactive:
  
  Use a different budget type that is active for your transaction.
  Consult with your controlling or finance team to confirm which budget types are valid.
  
  
  
  Check authorization and configuration:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to use or activate budget types.
  Verify that the budget type is correctly configured for the fiscal year and controlling area.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Budget types control the flow of budget data and are critical in Funds Management and Grants Management.
  Inactive budget types are often used to block budget processing for certain budget categories or periods.
  Activating a budget type should be done carefully, considering the impact on budget control and reporting.
  If you are unsure about changing the status, consult your SAP FM/GM consultant or finance department.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_BUDGET312 Budget type &1 is Inactive
  
  
  Cause
  Budget type used in transaction is inactive
  
  
  Solution
  Activate the budget type in customizing or use an active budget type
  
  
  Transaction
  FM_BGT_TYPE (to check/maintain budget types)
  
  
  Notes
  Confirm with finance before activating budget types
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the budget type code (&1) and the transaction you are trying to execute.