How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES546 - At &1 level, distributed EAC value cannot be lesser than actuals

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES546 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 546

• Message text: At &1 level, distributed EAC value cannot be lesser than actuals

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES546 - At &1 level, distributed EAC value cannot be lesser than actuals ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES546 indicates that there is an issue with the distributed EAC (Estimate at Completion) value in relation to the actual costs incurred at a certain level (e.g., project, work package, etc.). Specifically, the error states that the distributed EAC value cannot be less than the actual costs that have already been recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is that the user has entered a distributed EAC value that is lower than the actual costs incurred. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or misunderstanding of the EAC concept.
  
  
  Calculation Issues: If the EAC is being calculated automatically based on certain parameters, there may be a misconfiguration or incorrect formula that leads to an incorrect EAC value.
  
  
  Project Structure: The error may also arise from the hierarchical structure of the project where the EAC at a higher level is not aligned with the actuals at the lower