How To Fix AO464 - Due to entry in row &1, annual total of overhead/inv.costs is too high

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Due to entry in row &1, annual total of overhead/inv.costs is too high

What causes this issue?

Due to the entry of planned investment costs or overhead in row &V1&,
the resulting cumulative total of investment costs and overhead for all
years exceeds 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?

Modify the plan values for investment costs and overhead so that the
cumulative annual values do 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 AO464 - Due to entry in row &1, annual total of overhead/inv.costs is too high ?

  The SAP error message AO464 indicates that the annual total of overhead or inventory costs for a specific entry exceeds the allowable limit set in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or when dealing with overhead costs in controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error is triggered when the total overhead or inventory costs for a specific asset or cost center exceed the predefined limits set in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or excessive data entries in the relevant fields, leading to inflated totals.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for overhead costs or inventory costs may not be aligned with the business requirements or may be incorrectly set.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversion factors involved, discrepancies in conversion rates may lead to inflated totals.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Entries: Check the entries in row &1 (the specific row mentioned in the error message) for any inaccuracies or excessive values. Correct any mistakes found.
  Adjust Limits: If the overhead or inventory costs are legitimately high due to business needs, consider adjusting the limits in the configuration settings to accommodate these costs.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to overhead and inventory costs in the SAP system. Ensure they are set correctly according to your organization's policies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing overhead and inventory costs.
  Run Reports: Use relevant SAP reports to analyze the overhead and inventory costs to identify trends or anomalies that may be causing the issue.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, 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 and controlling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error AO464 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO464 error and implement a suitable solution.