How To Fix 8I140 - PLA-SED amount & is greater than available amount &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 140

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

What causes this issue?

The balance 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 SED account. Please check the
minimum balance limit set for PLA SED 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 8I140 - PLA-SED amount & is greater than available amount & ?

  The SAP error message 8I140 indicates that there is an issue with the amount specified in a transaction related to the PLA (Production and Logistics Accounting) and SED (Statistical Export Declaration) processes. Specifically, the error message states that the amount you are trying to process is greater than the available amount.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Insufficient Available Amount: The amount you are trying to use in the transaction exceeds the available amount in the system. This could be due to previous transactions that have already consumed the available amount.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong amount or referencing the wrong document.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the PLA or SED settings in the system, leading to discrepancies in the available amounts.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the amounts are being updated in real-time, there may be a timing issue where the available amount has not yet been updated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Available Amount: Verify the available amount for the relevant transaction. You can do this by checking the relevant reports or transaction codes that display the available amounts.
  
  
  Review Transaction History: Look at the transaction history to see if there are any previous transactions that have consumed the available amount. This can help you understand why the amount you are trying to use is greater than what is available.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that the amount you are entering is correct. Double-check the figures and make sure you are referencing the correct document or transaction.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the settings related to PLA and SED.
  
  
  Reprocess Transactions: If there are timing issues, you may need to wait for the system to update or reprocess the transactions to reflect the correct available amounts.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB51 (Material Document List), MB5B (Stock on Posting Date), or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to check stock levels and transaction history.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to PLA and SED processes for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.