How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE204 - Do not exceed the minimum value of & for an amount, quantity or price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Do not exceed the minimum value of & for an amount, quantity or price

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE204 - Do not exceed the minimum value of & for an amount, quantity or price ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE204 typically indicates that a value being entered in a financial planning or budgeting context is below a defined minimum threshold. This error is often encountered in modules related to financial planning, controlling, or budgeting within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter an amount, quantity, or price that is less than the minimum value set in the system.
  The minimum value could be defined in the configuration settings for the specific planning scenario or in the master data related to the item you are trying to process.
  The minimum value might be set for various reasons, such as business rules, regulatory requirements, or to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Minimum Value Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the planning scenario you are working with. This can usually be found in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the relevant financial planning or controlling module.
  Look for any defined minimum values for amounts, quantities, or prices.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Values:
  
  Ensure that the values you are entering meet or exceed the defined minimum thresholds. If you are entering a value that is too low, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant items or accounts to see if there are any minimum value settings that might be affecting your entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are using for more detailed information on minimum value settings and how they are applied.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the configuration settings or master data (e.g., SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the settings related to minimum values.
  Testing Changes: If you make any changes to the configuration or master data, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.