---
title: "Budget Revision"
space: "ERPNext"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/budget-revision"
updated: "2026-02-28"
---

A Budget Revision allows you to update an existing budget when plans change during the fiscal year.

Instead of editing a submitted Budget, revisions help maintain:

- Audit history
- Clear tracking of changes
- Accurate budget vs actual analysis

---

## 1. How can you revise an existing budget

- Open the Budget you want to revise.
- Click Revise Budget from the Actions menu.

![](/files/Screenshot 2026-01-08 at 5.55.24 PM.png)

- A confirmation message is shown: click Yes to continue.

![](/files/Screenshot 2026-01-08 at 5.56.38 PM.png)

- A new Budget draft is created automatically.
- Update the Budget Amount and modify the Budget Distribution as required.
- Save and Submit the revised Budget.

The previous Budget is cancelled, The revised Budget becomes active.

---

## 2. When to Use a Budget Revision

Use a Budget Revision when:

- Budget amounts need to be increased or reduced
- Budget distribution needs to be adjusted
- Business priorities change mid-year
- Additional funds are approved for an account or dimension