How To Fix AO463 - Due to entry in row &1, total overhead/inv.costs exceeds maximum amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Due to entry in row &1, total overhead/inv.costs exceeds maximum amount

What causes this issue?

The total of the overhead and investment costs entered in row &V1&
exceeds the allowed maximum number of places before the decimal point
(pre-decimal places) which is &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 adopt the plan value.

How to fix this error?

Modify the plan values so that the total of investment costs and
overhead does not exceed &V2& pre-decimal places.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO463 - Due to entry in row &1, total overhead/inv.costs exceeds maximum amount ?

  The SAP error message AO463 indicates that the total overhead or inventory costs for a particular entry exceed the maximum allowable amount defined in the system. This typically occurs during the processing of asset accounting or inventory management transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error is triggered when the total overhead or inventory costs for a specific asset or inventory item exceed the predefined limits set in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum allowable overhead or inventory cost might be set too low in the configuration settings of the asset accounting or inventory management module.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the relevant fields, leading to inflated costs.
  Accumulated Costs: If there are multiple entries or transactions that cumulatively exceed the limit, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for maximum overhead or inventory costs in the relevant SAP module (Asset Accounting or Inventory Management).
  Adjust the maximum limits if necessary to accommodate the expected costs.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entries:
  
  Review the specific entry in row &1 mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all data entries are correct and that there are no mistakes that could lead to inflated costs.
  
  
  
  Analyze Cost Components:
  
  Break down the total overhead or inventory costs to identify which components are contributing to the excess.
  Adjust or correct any erroneous entries that may be inflating the total.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after reviewing the configuration and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and others related to asset accounting.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to error AO463.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO463 error and implement a suitable solution.