How To Fix AY402 - Distribution amount > plan amount (difference: &1) - please correct

AY402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Distribution amount > plan amount (difference: &1) - please correct

What causes this issue?

The total of the depreciation distribution amounts is greater than the
comparison value.
Depending on the investment profile, this comparison value is either
the overall plan value or the budget value of the investment measures
(or is specified by a customer exit). The comparison value is not
allowed to be exceeded.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the amounts of the depreciation distribution or delete the
excessive entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY402 - Distribution amount > plan amount (difference: &1) - please correct ?

  The SAP error message AY402 "Distribution amount > plan amount (difference: &1) - please correct" typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, particularly when dealing with the distribution of costs or values across different cost centers or internal orders. This error indicates that the distribution amount you are trying to post exceeds the planned amount that has been set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Planned Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the distribution amount you are attempting to post is greater than the planned amount for the asset or cost center.
  Incorrect Planning: There may be an issue with the planning data, where the planned amounts were not updated or were set incorrectly.
  Data Entry Error: It could also be a simple data entry error where the amount was incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planned Amounts: Review the planned amounts for the relevant asset or cost center. Ensure that the planned amounts are