How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB049 - Item &1, schedule line &2: newly assigned budget &3 is deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Item &1, schedule line &2: newly assigned budget &3 is deactivated

What causes this issue?

Within the OTB check, you cannot assign a deactivated budget bucket to
a schedule line.

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?

Change the delivery date of the schedule line back to its original
value.
In order to release the reserved budget of a schedule line, you have
the following options:
Delete the relevant item
Delete the schedule line
Reduce the quantity

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB049 - Item &1, schedule line &2: newly assigned budget &3 is deactivated ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB049 indicates that there is an issue with the budget assignment for a specific item and schedule line in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with budget control in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message "newly assigned budget &3 is deactivated" suggests that the budget that is being assigned to the item (identified by &1) and schedule line (identified by &2) is not active or has been deactivated in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Budget Deactivation: The budget may have been intentionally deactivated by a user or through a budget control process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the budget management settings that prevent the budget from being activated.
  Period Closure: The budget might be deactivated due to the closure of a financial period, which restricts any changes to the budget.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the budget.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Budget Status: Verify the status of the budget assigned to the item and schedule line. Ensure that it is active and available for use.
  
  Navigate to the budget management transaction (e.g., transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 or S_ALR_87013559) to check the budget status.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Budget: If the budget is deactivated, you may need to reactivate it. This typically requires appropriate authorization and may involve coordination with the finance or controlling team.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to budget management in SAP. Ensure that the budget control settings are correctly configured to allow for the assignment of budgets.
  
  
  Check Period Status: Ensure that the financial period is open for the relevant transactions. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or create a new budget for the next period.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to make the changes has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the budget.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and others that may be involved in the procurement process.
  Budget Management: Understand the budget management processes in your organization, including how budgets are created, assigned, and monitored.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.