Process and Documents on Budgeting

Hi All,
I want to know the process of budgeting in SAP. I have not worked before on this area.
Can anybody send me the documentation on budgeting. Please send it XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Best Regards,
Tapan
Moderator: Please don't request documentation / information via email addresses.

Hi,
you can find useful information on budgeting under Budget Management for Projects and Internal Orders on help.sap.com
Regards,
Greta

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Essentials of Business Processes and Information Systems Sample Documents

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