How To Fix 8I138 - PLA-AED amount & is greater than available amount &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 138

• Message text: PLA-AED amount & is greater than available amount &

What causes this issue?

The balance available for utilization in the account is not enough
for the current transaction

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?

Please check the balance in the PLA AED account. Please check the
minimum balance limit set for PLA AED also. Either change the balance
limit or make more payments into PLA using TR6

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I138 - PLA-AED amount & is greater than available amount & ?

  The SAP error message 8I138 indicates that there is an issue with the amount being processed in a transaction related to the PLA (Post-Ledger Accounting). Specifically, the error states that the amount specified is greater than the available amount, which means that the system is trying to process a transaction that exceeds the available balance or limit for that particular account or item.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Funds: The most common cause is that the amount you are trying to post exceeds the available balance in the relevant account.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that do not accurately reflect the available amounts.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in data entry, such as entering an incorrect amount or selecting the wrong account, can lead to this error.
  Timing Issues: If there are pending transactions that have not yet been processed, they may affect the available amount.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Amount: Verify the available balance for the account or item you are trying to post against. Ensure that the amount you are trying to enter does not exceed this balance.
  Review Transaction Details: Double-check the details of the transaction you are trying to process. Ensure that all amounts and accounts are entered correctly.
  Adjust Amount: If the amount you are trying to post is indeed greater than the available amount, you will need to adjust it to a value that is within the available limit.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the available amounts or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team for clarification.
  Check for Pending Transactions: Look for any pending transactions that may be affecting the available balance and ensure they are processed.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to review related documents and balances.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on PLA and related accounting processes.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.