LEDES Error: BF121 - Phase Budget Not Selected Error

Overview of the Issue

The error message:
BF121 - "Phase Budget not selected."

This error occurs when submitting an invoice without selecting a phase budget. The system requires a phase budget to be selected in the Brightflag application for successful invoice processing.

Possible Causes:

• The phase budget was not selected during the invoice submission process.

Troubleshooting the Issue

Step 1: Verify Phase Budget Selection

• Ensure that a phase budget is selected during the invoice submission process in the Brightflag application via the dropdown.
• Confirm that the correct phase budget is associated with the matter or project.

Tip: If you're unsure which phase budget to select, consult your budget or project manager to verify the correct budget phase for the invoice.

How to Fix

Step 1: Select or Update the Phase Budget in Brightflag

• Log into the Brightflag application and navigate to the  LEDES invoice submission screen.
• Ensure the appropriate phase budget is selected for the invoice.
• If the phase budget still needs to be included, update it with the relevant details before submitting the invoice.

Step 2: Re-upload the Invoice

• After selecting or updating the phase budget, re-upload the invoice for processing.

Error BF111 - No Invoices Uploaded

Note: Resolving BF121 typically resolves BF111 as well.