How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB036 - No new budget determination because of shift to next delivery period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No new budget determination because of shift to next delivery period

What causes this issue?

No new OTB bucket was determined, as the delivery date falls in the next
delivery pedior and according to the relevant OTB Cu
stomizing setting for document type '&V1&', a new OTB bucket should not
be determined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB036 - No new budget determination because of shift to next delivery period ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB036 indicates that there is no new budget determination because the system has shifted to the next delivery period. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and planning within SAP, particularly in the areas of sales and distribution or materials management.
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Period Shift: The error usually arises when the system attempts to determine a budget for a delivery that falls into a new period, but the budget has not been set up or is not available for that period.
  Budget Availability: The budget for the new period may not be defined or may not be sufficient to cover the planned activities.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budgeting or planning settings that prevent the system from determining the budget correctly.
  Master Data Issues: In some cases, master data related to the materials or products may not be correctly set up, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Ensure that the budget for the new delivery period is defined and available. You can do this by reviewing the budget settings in the relevant configuration areas.
  Adjust Planning Settings: If the budget is not available, you may need to adjust your planning settings or create a new budget for the upcoming period.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to budget determination in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Update Master Data: Verify that all relevant master data (such as material master, customer master, etc.) is correctly maintained and up to date.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget determination and planning processes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (for budget reports) or S_ALR_87013559 (for budget availability) to analyze your budget situation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in budget planning and management are adequately trained on the processes and tools available in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.