How To Fix 1C002 - Error during amount conversion: Maximum amount exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1C - BKK: Allgemeine Objekte

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Error during amount conversion: Maximum amount exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1C002 - Error during amount conversion: Maximum amount exceeded ?

  The SAP error message 1C002: Error during amount conversion: Maximum amount exceeded typically occurs when a financial transaction exceeds the maximum allowable limit for a specific currency or account. This can happen in various contexts, such as during invoice processing, payment transactions, or when posting journal entries.
  Causes:
  
  Currency Limit Exceeded: The transaction amount exceeds the maximum limit defined for the currency in the system.
  Account Configuration: The account settings may have a maximum limit that is being exceeded.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the amount entered, such as an extra digit or incorrect decimal placement.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle large amounts, especially if it involves currency conversion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Amount: Verify the amount being processed to ensure it does not exceed the maximum limit set in the system.
  Review Account Settings: Check the configuration of the relevant accounts to see if there are any limits set that could be causing the error.
  Adjust Currency Settings: If applicable, review the currency settings in the system to ensure they are configured to handle the amounts being processed.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data entered is correct and does not contain any errors, such as incorrect decimal points or extra digits.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to maximum amounts for the relevant transaction types.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it seems to be a configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may want to check transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB60 (Invoice), F-53 (Payment), or others.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly those related to currency and account limits.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction, as sometimes restrictions can lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.