How To Fix FDM_COLLECTION700 - Maximum posting amount is 13 digits, 2 decimals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_COLLECTION - SAP Collections Management

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Maximum posting amount is 13 digits, 2 decimals

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to make postings with amounts that have more than 13
digit figures before and two decimal places after the decimal point.
The distribution of data is active for company code &V1& in Collections
Management and the case type is a promise to pay.

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?

For further details, see Note 2602659.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION700 - Maximum posting amount is 13 digits, 2 decimals ?

  The SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION700 indicates that the system has encountered a value that exceeds the maximum allowed for posting amounts. Specifically, the error states that the maximum posting amount is limited to 13 digits with 2 decimal places. This means that the maximum value that can be posted is 99,999,999,999.99 (i.e., 13 digits in total, including 2 decimal places).
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limit: The amount being posted in a financial transaction exceeds the allowed limit of 13 digits and 2 decimal places.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry where an incorrect amount was inputted.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the system may not align with the expected limits for financial postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Review the amount being posted to ensure it does not exceed the maximum limit of 13 digits and 2 decimal places.
  Adjust the Amount: If the amount exceeds the limit, adjust it to a valid value that fits within the specified constraints.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the input forms to prevent users from entering amounts that exceed the limit.
  Review Configuration: If necessary, review the configuration settings in SAP to ensure they are set correctly for your organization's financial posting requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on handling large amounts in financial postings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial postings (e.g., FB01, F-02) to understand where this error might occur.
  User Training: Provide training to users on the limits of financial postings to minimize the occurrence of this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that financial postings are processed correctly within the SAP system.