How To Fix FICO1291 - Enter Either the Number of Free Items/Max. Nr. of Items or Exemption

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Enter Either the Number of Free Items/Max. Nr. of Items or Exemption

What causes this issue?

You entered values in the "Number of Free Items" field and in the
"Exemption Amount" field. You can make an entry in one field only.

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?

Remove your entry from one of the two fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1291 - Enter Either the Number of Free Items/Max. Nr. of Items or Exemption ?

  The SAP error message FICO1291 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FICO) when you are trying to process a transaction that requires you to specify either the number of free items, the maximum number of items, or an exemption. This error indicates that the system needs one of these parameters to proceed with the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a document (like an invoice or a payment) that has a requirement for specifying free items or exemptions.
  The required fields for either the number of free items, the maximum number of items, or an exemption have not been filled in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FICO1291 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document: Review the document you are trying to process. Ensure that you have filled in the necessary fields related to free items or exemptions.
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  If you are supposed to enter the number of free items, make sure to specify that number.
  If there is a maximum number of items allowed, ensure that this is entered correctly.
  If there is an exemption applicable, make sure to provide the exemption details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are unsure about the required fields, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the documentation for the specific transaction you are working with. There may be specific settings in the configuration that dictate how these fields should be populated.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, try to process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial accounting and controlling, such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), or others.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to enter the required data.
  SAP Support: If the issue continues after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the FICO1291 error and proceed with your transaction.