How To Fix BK018 - Reduce the activity quantity entered.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Reduce the activity quantity entered.

What causes this issue?

You entered an activity quantity which, when multiplied with the total
activity price, produces a field overflow in the costs to be charged.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First, reduce the activity quantity and check the activity price by
calling up the detailed screen. Then enter the correct value for the
activity quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK018 - Reduce the activity quantity entered. ?

  The SAP error message BK018 ("Reduce the activity quantity entered") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post an activity allocation or a similar transaction that involves activity quantities. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to allocate exceeds the available capacity or the defined limits for the activity.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Capacity: The quantity you are trying to allocate exceeds the available capacity of the cost center or internal order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The activity type may not be configured correctly, or the settings for the cost center or internal order may not allow for the quantity you are trying to enter.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the quantity was entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Capacity: Review the available capacity for the activity type in the relevant cost center or internal order. Ensure that the quantity you are trying to allocate does not exceed this capacity.
  Adjust Activity Quantity: Reduce the activity quantity you are trying to enter to a value that is within the available limits.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the activity type and the associated cost center or internal order to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the planning and actual data for discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific limits or configurations related to activity allocations.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP CO.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in transactions such as KSU5 (Activity Allocation), KSV5 (Actual Activity Allocation), or similar CO-related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the activity allocation, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.