How To Fix BNK_GENERAL283 - The Appl. FI-BNK is active. Maximum amount is 13 digits including 2 dec.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BNK_GENERAL - Common messages for Bank communication

• Message number: 283

• Message text: The Appl. FI-BNK is active. Maximum amount is 13 digits including 2 dec.

What causes this issue?

The Bank Communication Management module is active. It can process only
documents with items with amount of 13 digits including 2 decimals at
maximum. To enable posting of Vendor or Customer invoices deactivate the
FI-BNK module using transaction OBPM5.

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?

For details please see note 2602659.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BNK_GENERAL283 - The Appl. FI-BNK is active. Maximum amount is 13 digits including 2 dec. ?

  The SAP error message BNK_GENERAL283 indicates that there is an issue with the amount being processed in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically in the Bank Accounting (BNK) component. The error message states that the application is active and that the maximum amount allowed is 13 digits, including 2 decimal places.
  Cause:
  
  Amount Format: The amount you are trying to enter exceeds the allowed limit of 13 digits, which includes 2 decimal places. This means that the maximum integer part can be 11 digits (since 2 are reserved for decimals).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect amount is being inputted.
  Configuration Issue: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the required amount formats.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Amount: Review the amount you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not exceed the 13-digit limit (including 2 decimal places). For example, the maximum amount you can enter is 99,999,999,999.99.
  Adjust Input: If the amount exceeds the limit, adjust it to fit within the allowed range.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the amount is correct and should be accepted, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to ensure that the settings for the FI-BNK application are correctly configured.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the FI-BNK module to understand the limits and configurations related to amounts.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the correct formats and limits for financial transactions in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to your SAP support team for further investigation.