How To Fix AO_PLANNING013 - Sum of overhead and investment costs exceeds maximum in year &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO_PLANNING - Message Class for Project WGRS-4B4R6S

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Sum of overhead and investment costs exceeds maximum in year &1

What causes this issue?

The total of investment costs and overhead costs entered in the year
&V1& exceeds the maximum number of allowed places before the decimal
place (&V2&) after currency translation from &V3& to &V4&.
The maximum allowed number of places before the decimal place in the
planning table is based on the currency-specific number of decimal
places and the scaling factor entered in the plan profile.

System Response

Transferring the plan values is not possible.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO_PLANNING013 - Sum of overhead and investment costs exceeds maximum in year &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO_PLANNING013 indicates that the sum of overhead and investment costs for a specific year exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting within SAP's Asset Accounting or Project System modules.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The primary cause of this error is that the total of overhead and investment costs for a given year surpasses the predefined maximum limit set in the system configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum limits for costs may be configured in the system based on business rules or financial regulations.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or miscalculations in the planning process can lead to inflated cost figures.
  Changes in Cost Structure: Changes in project scope, resource allocation, or cost estimation can also lead to exceeding the limits.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Cost Entries: Check the overhead and investment cost entries for the specified year. Ensure that all entries are accurate and necessary.
  Adjust Planning Figures: If the costs are indeed valid but exceed the limit, consider adjusting the planning figures to bring them within the allowable range.
  Modify Configuration: If the maximum limit is too restrictive for your business needs, consult with your SAP configuration team to review and potentially increase the maximum allowable costs in the system settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to adjust planning parameters or configuration settings.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that may provide insights into the specific costs causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or KP06 (Cost Planning) to review and adjust planning data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to planning data or configuration settings.
  Testing Changes: After making adjustments, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the changes resolve the error without introducing new issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AO_PLANNING013 error and implement a suitable solution.