How To Fix AO460 - Due to entry in row &1, total of investment costs exceeds maximum amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Due to entry in row &1, total of investment costs exceeds maximum amount

What causes this issue?

Due to the entry of investment costs in row &V1&, the resulting
cumulative investment costs exceed the allowed maximum number of
pre-decimal places (&V2&).
The maximum allowed number of pre-decimal places in the planning table
is based on the number of decimal places for the currency and the
scaling factor entered in the planning profile.

System Response

It is not possible to transfer the value.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO460 - Due to entry in row &1, total of investment costs exceeds maximum amount ?

  The SAP error message AO460 indicates that the total of investment costs for a particular asset exceeds the maximum allowable amount defined in the system. This typically occurs during the posting of an asset acquisition or when trying to capitalize costs associated with an asset.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the total investment costs for the asset in question exceed the maximum limit set in the configuration for asset accounting.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum amount may be defined in the asset class settings or in the configuration of the asset accounting module.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry, such as incorrect amounts or misclassification of costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the asset class settings in the SAP system.
  Verify the maximum investment amount defined for the asset class associated with the asset in question.
  If necessary, adjust the maximum amount to accommodate the investment costs.
  
  
  
  Review Investment Costs:
  
  Check the individual entries that make up the total investment costs.
  Ensure that all entries are correct and that there are no duplicate or erroneous entries contributing to the total.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Posting:
  
  If the investment costs legitimately exceed the maximum amount, consider breaking the costs into smaller amounts and posting them separately, if applicable.
  Alternatively, you may need to review the business case for the investment and determine if it is appropriate to increase the maximum limit.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate maximum amount or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to review asset details.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for asset classes can typically be found under the following path in the SAP menu: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Asset Classes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on asset accounting and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO460 error and successfully post the investment costs for the asset.