How To Fix 1FA117 - There are no free amounts that can be changed

1FA117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1FA - Betragskündigungen und Freibeträge

• Message number: 117

• Message text: There are no free amounts that can be changed

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1FA117 - Details

• The SAP error message 1FA117 ("There are no free amounts that can be changed") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with budget management or cost center accounting. This error indicates that the system cannot find any available amounts that can be modified for the specified transaction or budget.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Budget: The budget for the specified cost center or internal order may have been fully utilized, leaving no free amounts available for adjustment.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the budget management settings, such as incorrect budget types or settings that prevent changes.
  Locked Periods: The posting period may be closed or locked, preventing any changes to the amounts.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow changes to free amounts based on the configuration or business rules.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect cost center or internal order numbers.
  
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