How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB232 - Budget &1 charged with value &2 &3 when document is saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Budget &1 charged with value &2 &3 when document is saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB232 - Budget &1 charged with value &2 &3 when document is saved ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB232 typically indicates that there is an issue with the budget being exceeded or not properly allocated for a specific cost center or project. This error is often encountered in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules related to controlling (CO) or project systems (PS).
  Cause:
  
  Budget Exceeded: The most common cause of this error is that the budget for the specified cost center, project, or internal order has been exceeded. The system is trying to post a value that surpasses the available budget.
  Incorrect Budget Allocation: The budget may not have been allocated correctly, or the budget period may not be open for posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budget control settings, such as the budget type or the budget version being incorrect.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on budget postings, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Review the budget for the relevant cost center or project to ensure that there are sufficient funds available. You can do this using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Availability) or S_ALR_87013542 (Budget Overview).
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is indeed exceeded, you may need to adjust the budget by increasing it or reallocating funds from other areas.
  Review Document Details: Ensure that the document being saved has the correct details and that it is being posted to the correct cost center or project.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for budget control in the system. Ensure that the budget types and versions are set up correctly.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget allocations or need to make changes, consult with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (Check Budget Availability) to analyze the budget situation further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for budget management, such as FMBB (Budgeting), FMAVCR01 (Availability Control), and S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Availability).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on budget management and availability control for a deeper understanding of how budgets are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.