How To Fix AO_PLANNING014 - Cash flow in year &1 exceeds maximum amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cash flow in year &1 exceeds maximum amount

What causes this issue?

In year &V1&, the cash flow exceeds the maximum number of pre-decimal
places (&V2&) after the translation from &V3& to &V4&. The maximum
allowed number of pre-decimal places in the planning table is based on
the currency-specific number of decimal places and the scaling factor
that you entered in the planning profile.

System Response

It is not possible to transfer the plan values.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the plan values, so that the difference between revenue and
costs does not exceed &V2& pre-decimal places.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO_PLANNING014 - Cash flow in year &1 exceeds maximum amount ?

  The SAP error message AO_PLANNING014, which states "Cash flow in year &1 exceeds maximum amount," typically occurs in the context of cash flow planning or financial planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the cash flow amount for a specific year exceeds the predefined maximum limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The cash flow amount entered for the specified year exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum cash flow limits may be configured in the system based on business rules or regulatory requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to an incorrect cash flow amount being inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for cash flow planning in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the maximum cash flow limits set for the relevant planning area or fiscal year.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Financial Accounting or Controlling.
  
  
  
  Adjust Cash Flow Amount: If the cash flow amount entered is indeed too high, adjust it to a value that is within the allowable limits.
  
  Ensure that the cash flow figures are realistic and align with the organization's financial planning.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding cash flow planning to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors: Verify that the data entered is correct and does not contain any typographical errors or miscalculations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you believe the configuration is correct, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights into specific configurations or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in reviewing cash flow planning, such as:
  
  KP06: Cost Center Planning
  KPF6: Profit Center Planning
  FSP0: Financial Statement Planning
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cash flow planning and configuration.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.