How To Fix EB263 - Amount or cons. quantity is too large for posting (ct acct &1,reckey &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Amount or cons. quantity is too large for posting (ct acct &1,reckey &2)

What causes this issue?

You want to invoice contract account &v1&. However this is not possible
because either the amount or the consumption quantity is too large to be
posted in contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).

System Response

When posting in FI-CA, the system maps a totals record for all postings
from a reconciliation key (&v2&). This totals record is subsequently
transferred to FI-CA. However, the amount or consumption quantity of the
current contract account results in the value fields being exceeded. For
this reason, the system terminates the invoicing for the current
contract account.

How to fix this error?

Try to post the contract account under a new reconciliation key
(transaction EA19). If this also leads to a termination or short dump,
you may have to invoice the billing documents from the contract account
individually.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB263 - Amount or cons. quantity is too large for posting (ct acct &1,reckey &2) ?

  The SAP error message EB263, which states "Amount or cons. quantity is too large for posting (ct acct &1, reckey &2)," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that exceeds the allowable limits set in the system for a particular account or transaction type. This can happen in various contexts, such as during invoice postings, goods movements, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The amount or quantity being posted exceeds the maximum limit defined for the account or transaction type in the system.
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for the amount or quantity may have a maximum value that is being exceeded.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the account or transaction type may not allow for the size of the transaction you are trying to post.
  Currency Issues: If the transaction involves currency conversion, the resulting amount may exceed the limits after conversion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Amount/Quantity: Verify the amount or quantity you are trying to post. Ensure that it is within the acceptable limits for the account.
  Review Account Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the account in question. This may involve looking at the account type, posting rules, and any limits set in the system.
  Adjust Transaction: If possible, adjust the transaction to fall within the allowable limits. This may involve splitting the transaction into smaller parts.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand the specific limits for the account and how they can be adjusted if necessary.
  Check for Currency Conversion: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, ensure that the conversion rates are correct and that the resulting amount does not exceed the limits.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), MIRO (Invoice Verification), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to post the transaction, as sometimes restrictions can lead to errors.
  Testing in Development: If you are making changes to configuration, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.