How To Fix AO_PLANNING015 - Sum of overhead costs exceeds maximum in year &1 due to entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Sum of overhead costs exceeds maximum in year &1 due to entry

What causes this issue?

As the result of entering overhead costs in year &V1&, the cumulative
overhead costs exceed 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 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO_PLANNING015 - Sum of overhead costs exceeds maximum in year &1 due to entry ?

  The SAP error message AO_PLANNING015 indicates that the sum of overhead costs for a specific year exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system. This typically occurs during planning or budgeting processes in SAP, particularly in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The overhead costs entered for a particular year exceed the predefined maximum limit set in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for overhead cost limits may not be aligned with the actual business requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as duplicate entries or incorrect values being inputted.
  Changes in Business Requirements: Changes in business operations or financial strategies may necessitate a review of overhead cost limits.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Overhead Cost Limits: Check the configuration settings for overhead cost limits in the system. This can typically be done in the Customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., CO or FI).
  
  Transaction codes like SPRO can be used to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  Adjust Limits: If the current limits are too restrictive, consider adjusting them to accommodate the planned overhead costs.
  Validate Data Entry: Review the entries made for overhead costs to ensure there are no errors or duplicates. Correct any discrepancies found.
  Consult with Stakeholders: Engage with financial planners or stakeholders to understand the rationale behind the overhead costs and whether the limits need to be revised.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not recur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AO01: Create Asset
  AO02: Change Asset
  KP06: Change Plan Data
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and Controlling for more detailed guidance on overhead costs and planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO_PLANNING015 error and ensure that your overhead cost planning aligns with your organization's financial strategies.