How To Fix FKKFMCHK006 - The amount for the expenditure/Revenue line is too large

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKFMCHK - Funds Management Checks/Derivations in FI-CA

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The amount for the expenditure/Revenue line is too large

What causes this issue?

The total of the expenditures and revenues line items for the current
budget is greater (in the document currency) than the sum of the
business partner line items or the G/L line items relevant for monetary
transactions.
You cannot update this kind of document in Funds Management.

System Response

You cannot post this document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKFMCHK006 - The amount for the expenditure/Revenue line is too large ?

  The SAP error message FKKFMCHK006 indicates that the amount for the expenditure or revenue line exceeds the allowable limit set in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Financial Contract Management (FCM) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when processing financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Amount Exceeds Limits: The primary cause of this error is that the amount being entered for a transaction exceeds the predefined limits in the system. These limits can be set at various levels, such as company code, account type, or specific transaction types.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may have been set to restrict the maximum allowable amounts for certain types of transactions.
  Currency Issues: If the transaction involves currency conversion, discrepancies in exchange rates or limits set in different currencies may also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Amounts: Review the amounts being entered in the transaction. Ensure that they are within the acceptable limits defined in the system.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to maximum amounts for the relevant transaction types. Adjust the limits if necessary, based on business requirements.
  Transaction Type Settings: Check if there are specific settings for the transaction type you are using. Sometimes, different transaction types have different limits.
  Currency Settings: If applicable, verify the currency settings and ensure that the amounts are correctly converted and within limits for the currency being used.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB28 (for defining maximum amounts) or SPRO (to access configuration settings) to make necessary adjustments.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to enter amounts that may be close to the limits.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the adjustments resolve the issue without introducing new problems.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.