How To Fix BP640 - No tolerance limits maintained in controlling area &, profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 640

• Message text: No tolerance limits maintained in controlling area &, profile &

How to fix this error?

In the configuration menu, maintain the tolerance limits for
controlling area &V1& in profile &V2&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP640 - No tolerance limits maintained in controlling area &, profile & ?

  The SAP error message BP640 indicates that there are no tolerance limits maintained for a specific controlling area and profile in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and can affect various processes, such as cost center accounting, internal orders, or profit center accounting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Tolerance Limits Not Defined: The system requires tolerance limits for certain transactions or processes, but these limits have not been set up in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or the profile being used may not have the necessary settings or may be incorrectly configured.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not have the required tolerance limits defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP640 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Tolerance Limits:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> IMG -> Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Centers -> Define Tolerance Limits
  
  Here, you can define the tolerance limits for the relevant controlling area and profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and the profile you are using are correctly configured.
  Verify that the settings align with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers to ensure that they have the necessary tolerance limits defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the respective master data transaction (e.g., KS01 for cost centers) and reviewing the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate tolerance limits, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), and KP26 (Change Plan Data) to manage master data effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP640 error and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for tolerance limits in the controlling area and profile.