How To Fix FMEUF120 - The certified amount for item &1 &2 exceeds the eligible amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 120

• Message text: The certified amount for item &1 &2 exceeds the eligible amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF120 - The certified amount for item &1 &2 exceeds the eligible amount ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF120 indicates that the certified amount for a specific item exceeds the eligible amount. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the areas of grants, funding, or project management where there are predefined limits on the amounts that can be certified or claimed.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The certified amount entered for the item exceeds the maximum eligible amount that has been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the certified amount or the eligible amount.
  Configuration Issues: The eligibility criteria or limits may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Changes in Eligibility: There may have been changes in the eligibility criteria after the amounts were initially set, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Amounts: Check the certified amount and the eligible amount for the item in question. Ensure that the certified amount does not exceed the eligible amount.
  Adjust Certified Amount: If the certified amount is indeed higher than the eligible amount, adjust it to be within the allowable limits.
  Review Configuration: If you believe the amounts are correct, review the configuration settings related to eligibility criteria to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant SAP documentation or guidelines for the specific module you are working with to understand the eligibility criteria.
  Check for Updates: If there have been recent changes to the project or funding guidelines, ensure that these are reflected in the system.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like FMBB (for budget management) or FMME (for fund management).
  Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to fund management and eligibility criteria for specific projects or grants.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to certified amounts or eligibility settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FMEUF120 and ensure that your financial transactions are processed correctly.