How To Fix FICO1481 - Enter reference amount limit &1 in the &2 tier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Enter reference amount limit &1 in the &2 tier

What causes this issue?

You entered a reference amount limit.
You can use a <DS:DE.FICO_OAMTLIM_REF>reference</> as the upper or lower
limit of a tiered/interval condition as follows:
If you chose the value <LB>0 lower limit</> in the
<DS:DE.FICO_OLEVELTOFROM>Condition Item (Upper/Lower Limit)</> field,
you have the following options:
You can use a reference amount limit in the <ZU>second</><ZH> </> tier,
if the <ZU>first</> tier has the lower limit <LB>0 </>.
You can use a reference amount limit in the <ZU>first</> tier if no
other tiers exist.
If you chose the value <LB>1 upper limit</> in the <LS>Condition Item
(Upper/Lower Limit)</> field, you have the following options:
You can use a reference amount limit in the <ZU>first</><ZH> </> tier if
the <ZU>second</> tier has the upper limit <LB>999,999,999,999,999.99</>
.
You can use a reference amount limit in the <ZU>first</> tier if no
other tier exists.
There can be a maximum of two tiers or intervals.

System Response

The system cannot process your entries.

How to fix this error?

Change your entries accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1481 - Enter reference amount limit &1 in the &2 tier ?

  The SAP error message FICO1481, which states "Enter reference amount limit &1 in the &2 tier," typically occurs in the context of configuring or processing financial transactions in the SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) module. This error is related to the configuration of payment terms, pricing conditions, or other financial settings where a reference amount limit is expected but not provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference amount limit for a specific tier in the payment terms or pricing conditions is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an invalid or incomplete value in the relevant fields.
  Tier Configuration: The tier structure may not be properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the limits for the specified tier.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like OBB8 for payment terms or VK11 for pricing conditions).
  Ensure that the reference amount limit is defined for the specified tier. If it is missing, add the appropriate limit.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Verify that all required fields are filled out correctly when entering data related to payment terms or pricing conditions.
  Ensure that the values entered are within acceptable ranges and formats.
  
  
  
  Adjust Tier Settings:
  
  If the tier structure is not set up correctly, review the tier definitions and make necessary adjustments to ensure that they align with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on configuring payment terms or pricing conditions related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBB8 (for payment terms) and VK11 (for pricing conditions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FICO1481 error and ensure that your financial configurations are set up correctly.