How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB014 - No budgets found for different delivery periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No budgets found for different delivery periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB014 - No budgets found for different delivery periods ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB014 indicates that there are no budgets found for the specified delivery periods in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of sales and distribution or materials management. This error typically arises when trying to process a sales order, purchase order, or any other transaction that requires budget availability checks.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Budget Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any budget data defined for the specified delivery periods. This could be due to:
  
  Budgets not being created or activated for the relevant period.
  Incorrect configuration in the budgeting settings.
  The budget data might have been deleted or not yet uploaded.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Settings: The planning settings for the product or material might not be correctly configured, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary budget.
  
  
  Period Mismatch: The delivery periods specified in the transaction may not align with the periods for which budgets have been defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Availability:
  
  Navigate to the budgeting or planning transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like CJ30 for project budgets or CJI3 for actual costs).
  Verify if budgets are defined for the relevant delivery periods.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Budgets:
  
  If no budgets exist, create the necessary budget entries for the required periods.
  If budgets exist but are not aligned with the delivery periods, adjust the budget periods accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to budgeting and planning. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow for budget checks.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling Team:
  
  If you are not responsible for budget management, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the budgets are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Period Locking:
  
  Ensure that the periods are not locked for posting. If they are locked, you may need to unlock them or wait until they are available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CJ30: Change Project Budget
  CJI3: Display Actual Costs
  S_ALR_87013558: Budget/Actual/Commitment Report
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to budgeting and planning.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budgeting and planning to understand how to set up and manage budgets effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_PRC_OTB014 and ensure that budgets are correctly defined for the required delivery periods.