How To Fix FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT040 - Assign maximum &2 &3 to item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT - Assignment of Open Credits and Payments

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Assign maximum &2 &3 to item &1

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What causes this issue?

In the automatic assignment of a credit memo item to an invoice item,
the amount assigned is larger than the maximum amount that can be
assigned for this invoice item. This incorrect assignment was made in a
customer-specific enhancement of the BAdI 'FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_CM'.

System Response

The process is terminated.

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

Check your implementation of the BAdI 'FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_CM' and correct
it accordingly. See the documentation of the BAdI
<DS:SIMG.FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_CM>FDM_A
R_CCM_ASSIGN_CM</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT040 - Assign maximum &2 &3 to item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT040 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with cost assignments in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of costs to a specific item, where the system is enforcing a maximum limit on the number of assignments or the total amount that can be assigned.
  Cause:
  The error message FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT040 is triggered when:
  
  The number of cost assignments exceeds the defined maximum limit for a particular item.
  The total amount assigned to the item exceeds the allowed maximum limit.
  There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the number of assignments or the total amount that can be assigned to a specific asset or cost object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to determine the maximum limits set for cost assignments. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Asset Accounting (AA) > Master Data > Define Number of Assignments.
  
  
  
  Review the Assignment Data:
  
  Check the specific item (identified by &1 in the error message) to see how many assignments have already been made and what the total assigned amount is. You may need to adjust or remove some assignments to comply with the maximum limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Assignment:
  
  If the maximum number of assignments has been reached, consider consolidating assignments or adjusting the amounts to ensure they fall within the allowed limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific configuration settings related to cost assignments in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect cost assignment behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.