How To Fix BK829 - The document has too many line items (maximum number = &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 829

• Message text: The document has too many line items (maximum number = &)

What causes this issue?

The document entered has more than &V1& posting rows.
For each document item entered, a posting row is generated in each
account assignment object.
A CO document can contain no more than &V1& posting rows.
Due to multiple account assignments in the document items entered, the
limit in your document was reached with item &V2&.

System Response

As not all the document items could be processed, the document entered
cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of document items so that the maximum allowed number
of posting rows is not exceeded.
If necessary, post only the first &V2& items and enter the rest in a
new document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK829 - The document has too many line items (maximum number = &) ?

  The SAP error message BK829 indicates that a financial document you are trying to post has exceeded the maximum number of line items allowed. This limit is set in the system configuration and can vary depending on the specific SAP implementation and version.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the number of line items in a financial document exceeds the predefined limit set in the SAP system. This limit is typically configured in the system parameters and can be influenced by various factors, including:
  
  System settings for document types.
  Configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Specific company code settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BK829 error, you can consider the following solutions:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Line Items:
  
  If possible, try to consolidate line items in the document. For example, instead of posting multiple line items for similar transactions, you can combine them into fewer entries.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to check the configuration settings for the maximum number of line items allowed for the specific document type you are working with. This can be found in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Increase the Maximum Limit:
  
  If your business processes require a higher number of line items, you may need to increase the limit. This requires access to the configuration settings and should be done with caution, as it may have implications for system performance and processing.
  
  
  
  Split the Document:
  
  If the document cannot be consolidated, consider splitting it into multiple documents that each contain fewer line items, ensuring that each document adheres to the maximum limit.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document) or FB50 (G/L Account Document) to post financial documents.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for your specific version to understand the configuration options available for document types and line item limits.
  Performance Considerations: Be aware that increasing the maximum number of line items may impact system performance, especially if many users are posting large documents simultaneously.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.