How To Fix BQ164 - Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BQ - Messages for Budgeting and Planning

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value

What causes this issue?

The overall plan value for one or more operative element(s) is less
than the accumulated plan value.
The accumulated plan value is the total of the annual plan values.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BQ164 - Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value ?

  The SAP error message BQ164, which states "Overall plan value less than cumulative plan value," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the total planned value for a project or order is less than the cumulative planned value that has already been recorded. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to adjust or update planning values in a project or production order.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The overall plan value may have been incorrectly entered or updated, leading to a situation where it is less than the cumulative planned value.
  Changes in Planning: If there have been changes in the planning process, such as reductions in budget or scope, without corresponding adjustments to the cumulative values, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project or order management settings in SAP that lead to inconsistencies in planned values.
  Cumulative Values: The cumulative planned value may have been increased due to previous transactions or adjustments, making the overall plan value appear insufficient.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planned Values: Check the overall plan value and the cumulative planned value to ensure they are correctly entered. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project or order in SAP and reviewing the planning data.
  Adjust Overall Plan Value: If the overall plan value is indeed lower than the cumulative planned value, you will need to increase the overall plan value to match or exceed the cumulative planned value.
  Check for Changes: Investigate any recent changes made to the project or order that may have affected the planned values. Ensure that all changes are reflected accurately in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing planned values in your version of SAP.
  Engage with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to review and adjust planning values.
  Reports: Utilize reports such as S_ALR_87013558 (Project Planning Overview) to analyze project planning data and identify discrepancies.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in planning, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the planned values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BQ164 error and ensure that your overall plan value aligns with the cumulative planned value.