How To Fix F4052 - Limit account numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Limit account numbers

What causes this issue?

The life of the program can increase rapidly without a limiting
selection by account number. This especially affects the output of
the open items or their sorted list online.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4052 - Limit account numbers ?

  The SAP error message F4052, which states "Limit account numbers," typically occurs when a user attempts to process a transaction that exceeds the allowed number of account numbers in a financial document. This limit is set in the system configuration and is designed to prevent overly complex transactions that could lead to errors or performance issues.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Account Number Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction involves more account numbers than the system allows. This limit can vary based on the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Configuration Settings: The limit for the number of account numbers is defined in the system settings, and it may be set too low for the specific business processes being executed.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may inherently require more account numbers, leading to this error if the limit is not adjusted accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review and Adjust Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction code SPRO).
  Look for the settings related to financial accounting and document processing.
  Check the limit set for the number of account numbers allowed in a single transaction and adjust it if necessary. This is typically found under the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting > Document > Document Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Simplify Transactions:
  
  If adjusting the limit is not feasible or advisable, consider simplifying the transaction by reducing the number of account numbers involved. This may involve breaking down the transaction into smaller parts or consolidating accounts where possible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to understand the implications of changing the limit and ensure that it aligns with your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the new settings work as intended and do not introduce any new issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to execute the transactions in question.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting or adjusting settings, such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FB50: General Ledger document entry
  FBL1N: Vendor line item display
  FBL3N: G/L account line item display
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.