How To Fix BK207 - Amount must be splitted before quantity can be reduced

BK207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Amount must be splitted before quantity can be reduced

What causes this issue?

You have reduced the quantity during reposting of primary costs, but
have left the amount unchanged.

System Response

An adjustment of the quantity is not possible without an adjustment of
the amount.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the amount and, if required, change the quantity. Choose
"Enter", to insert an additional row with the remainder value and the
remainder quantity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK207 - Amount must be splitted before quantity can be reduced ?

  The SAP error message BK207 ("Amount must be split before quantity can be reduced") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the allocation of amounts to different line items or cost centers in a financial document. This error indicates that the system requires the amounts to be split into different components before you can reduce the quantity associated with those amounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Reduction: You are trying to reduce the quantity of a line item in a financial document (like an invoice or a purchase order) without first splitting the associated amount.
  Allocation Rules: The system has specific rules regarding how amounts and quantities are allocated. If the amount is not split according to these rules, the system will not allow you to proceed with the quantity reduction.
  Document Structure: The structure of the document may require that amounts be allocated to different cost centers or accounts before any