How To Fix 5A848 - Internal + external > number of attendees

5A848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Internal + external > number of attendees

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A848 - Internal + external > number of attendees ?

  The SAP error message 5A848, which states "Internal + external > number of attendees," typically occurs in the context of event management or resource planning within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with events or meetings that have a defined number of attendees.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the total number of attendees (both internal and external) exceeds the maximum limit set for the event or meeting. This limit is usually defined in the event's configuration or settings, and it can be due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of attendees for the event has been set too low.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry where the number of attendees has been mistakenly entered or calculated.
  System Limitations: The system may have inherent limitations based on the configuration or version being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Event Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the event to ensure that the maximum number of