How To Fix F=163 - Summarization for reg. account &1/&2: &3%, &4 (abs. value)

F=163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F= -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Summarization for reg. account &1/&2: &3%, &4 (abs. value)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F=163 - Summarization for reg. account &1/&2: &3%, &4 (abs. value) ?

  The SAP error message F=163 typically relates to issues with summarization in financial accounting, particularly when dealing with reconciliation accounts or general ledger accounts. This error can occur during processes such as posting, reporting, or during the execution of certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message F=163 indicates that there is a problem with the summarization of amounts for a reconciliation account or a general ledger account. The specific components of the error message usually include:
  
  &1: The account number.
  &2: The company code.
  &3: The percentage of the summarization.
  &4: The absolute value that is causing the issue.
  
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The account may not be properly configured for summarization in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect postings or missing entries.
  Threshold Exceeded: The summarization threshold may have been exceeded, leading to the error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to