How To Fix FMFG_MM01010 - Amount entered greater than open amount

FMFG_MM01010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_MM01 - Message id for Multi funding

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Amount entered greater than open amount

What causes this issue?

Available amount for funding is less than the amount entered for funding
in the purchase order funding screen.

System Response

You cannot create the funding item with a funding amount greater than
the available amount.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the funding amount to be less than or equal to the available
amount in the funding item.

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.

FMFG_MM01010 - Details

• The SAP error message FMFG_MM01010, which states "Amount entered greater than open amount," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when there is an attempt to post a transaction that exceeds the available budget or open amount for a specific commitment item or budget line.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Limit Exceeded: The amount you are trying to post exceeds the available budget for the specified commitment item or budget line.
  Incorrect Amount Entry: There may be a mistake in the amount entered, either due to a typographical error or misunderstanding of the available budget.
  Open Amount Miscalculation: The system may not have updated the open amounts correctly due to prior transactions or budget adjustments.
  Incorrect Fund Center or Commitment Item: The transaction may be linked to the wrong fund center or commitment item, leading to discrepancies in available amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Budget: Review the budget for the relevant commitment item or fund center to ensure that