How To Fix 11270 - Please enter an overall limit or allow "unlimited"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 11 - External Services Management

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Please enter an overall limit or allow "unlimited"

What causes this issue?

You have not set an overall limit but neither have you set the
"unlimited" indicator.

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?

Either enter an overall limit or specify that services may be performed
to an unlimited value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 11270 - Please enter an overall limit or allow "unlimited" ?

  The SAP error message 11270, which states "Please enter an overall limit or allow 'unlimited'," typically occurs in the context of defining limits for certain transactions or processes within the SAP system. This error is often related to settings in the configuration of financial transactions, such as credit limits, budget limits, or other types of overall limits that need to be defined for a particular entity (like a customer, vendor, or project).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overall Limit: The system requires an overall limit to be set for a specific transaction or entity, but none has been defined.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting) may not have been properly set up to allow for limits.
  User Input Error: The user may have attempted to process a transaction without specifying the necessary limit, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define an Overall Limit:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  For example, if this is related to credit management, go to the transaction code FD32 (Change Customer Credit Management) or FD30 (Display Customer Credit Management).
  Enter the customer or entity in question and set an appropriate overall limit.
  
  
  
  Allow Unlimited:
  
  If it is acceptable for the entity to have no limit, you can set the overall limit to "unlimited." This is usually done in the same configuration area where you would set a specific limit.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the relevant module is correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) for the specific area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for setting limits.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of setting limits and how to do so correctly to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing limits, such as FD32, FD30, or others depending on the context.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to set limits or make changes in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.