How To Fix 1P260 - Limit exceeded: Amount &1 &2 is greater than available amount &3 &4


1P260 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

  • Message number: 260

  • Message text: Limit exceeded: Amount &1 &2 is greater than available amount &3 &4

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P260 - Limit exceeded: Amount &1 &2 is greater than available amount &3 &4 ?
    The SAP error message 1P260 indicates that a limit has been exceeded in a financial transaction. Specifically, it means that the amount you are trying to process (amount &1 &2) is greater than the available amount (available amount &3 &4). This error typically occurs in the context of budget management, commitment management, or when dealing with financial limits set in the system.
    Causes:
    
    Budget Limit Exceeded: The transaction amount exceeds the budget or limit set for a particular cost center, internal order, or project.
    Commitment Management: The amount you are trying to post may exceed the commitments already made against a budget.
    Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of budget control or limits in the system.
    Data Entry Error: The amount entered may be incorrect due to a typographical error or misunderstanding of the available budget.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Budget Availability: Review the budget or limit for the relevant cost center, internal order, or

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