How To Fix BE090 - Amount must not be more than the amount open in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Amount must not be more than the amount open in &

What causes this issue?

You have entered an allocation amount which is more than the amount
still to be settled, &V1&.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_EINGABE OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE090 - Amount must not be more than the amount open in & ?

  The SAP error message BE090 ("Amount must not be more than the amount open in &") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with open items in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the amount you are trying to post or clear exceeds the amount that is currently open for the specified item.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Open Amount: The most common cause is that the amount you are trying to post or clear is greater than the open amount available for that specific invoice or item.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the amount entered, either due to a typographical error or misunderstanding of the amounts involved.
  Multiple Transactions: If there are multiple transactions related to the same open item, it may lead to confusion about the available balance.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversions involved, discrepancies may arise due to exchange rates.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further postings or adjustments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Open Amount: Check the open item in the relevant account to confirm the actual open amount. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor line items or FBL5N for customer line items).
  Adjust Amount: If the amount you are trying to post is indeed greater than the open amount, adjust it to be equal to or less than the open amount.
  Check for Other Transactions: Ensure that there are no other transactions that may have affected the open amount since you last checked.
  Review Currency Settings: If applicable, check the currency settings and ensure that the amounts are being converted correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the amounts or the status of the document, consult your internal documentation or reach out to your finance team for clarification.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for any additional information that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), FBL5N (Customer Line Items), and FB03 (Display Document) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to post or clear items in the system, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP financial transactions to better understand how to manage open items and postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BE090 error and successfully process your financial transactions in SAP.