How To Fix FMUP162 - Excessive document lines in FM document

FMUP162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMUP - Update in Funds Management

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Excessive document lines in FM document

What causes this issue?

The posting would produce a Funds Management document with over 999
document lines.

System Response

The posting cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check that the document does not exceed the maximum number of document
lines. Enter a smaller number of document lines or ensure that the FI
document is not summarized in greater detail than the Funds Management
document.

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 FMUP162 - Excessive document lines in FM document ?

  The SAP error message FMUP162, which states "Excessive document lines in FM document," typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when a financial document exceeds the maximum number of line items allowed. This can happen during the creation or posting of a financial document, such as a budget or commitment document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Line Item Limit: Each financial document in SAP has a predefined limit on the number of line items it can contain. If the number of line items exceeds this limit, the error FMUP162 is triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The limit on the number of line items may be set in the system configuration, and it can vary based on the specific implementation or version of SAP being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce Line Items: Review the document you are trying to post and see if you can reduce the number of line items. This may involve consolidating similar line items or splitting the