How To Fix FKKORDER228 - Item &1 of the earmarked fund &2 has no limit on overruns.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Item &1 of the earmarked fund &2 has no limit on overruns.

What causes this issue?

The earmarked funds item is defined as having no limit on overruns. The
earmarked funds that have no limit on overruns cannot be referenced in
requests because the system does not check if there is a sufficient
budget that extends beyond the amount available. This can lead to
payments that are not sufficient for the budget.

System Response

Posting of the request is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the no limit on overruns indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you suppress this message, you can also use earmarked funds that have
no limits on overruns. Please ensure that a sufficient budget is
available for payments.
In Customizing (Change Message Control), you change the error message to
a warning or suppress the message completely.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Then create an entry for application area FKKORDER and for message 228,
and assign message type W (warning) or SPACE (message not sent).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER228 - Item &1 of the earmarked fund &2 has no limit on overruns. ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER228 indicates that there is an issue with an earmarked fund in the context of financial accounting, specifically related to the management of budget limits. This error typically arises when an item in an earmarked fund does not have a defined limit for overruns, meaning that the system cannot determine how much additional expenditure can be allowed beyond the budgeted amount.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overrun Limit: The earmarked fund item does not have a specified limit for overruns. This can happen if the configuration for the earmarked fund is incomplete or if the settings for the specific item were not properly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the budget management settings in SAP, particularly in the Funds Management (FM) module.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the earmarked fund or its items can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Earmarked Fund Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the earmarked fund in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the item in question has a defined limit for overruns. This can typically be done in the Funds Management module under the relevant settings for budget control.
  
  
  
  Define Overrun Limits:
  
  If the overrun limit is missing, you will need to define it. This can usually be done by accessing the relevant transaction codes (like FMX1 for creating funds, FMX2 for changing funds, etc.) and updating the earmarked fund item to include an overrun limit.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Management Settings:
  
  Check the overall budget management settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for overruns where necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing earmarked funds and setting up budget limits.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing funds and budget control, such as FMX1, FMX2, FMAVCR01, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to modify earmarked funds and budget settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant who specializes in SAP Funds Management.