How To Fix FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT050 - 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: 050

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

What causes this issue?

When automatically assigning a payment item to an invoice item, the
amount assigned is greater than the amount permitted to be assigned for
this invoice item. This incorrect assignment has been made in a customer
implementation of BAdI FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_PMT.

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 BAdI FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_PMT, and make any
necessary corrections. The documentation for BAdI
<DS:SIMG.FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_PMT>FDM_AR_CCM_ASSIGN_PMT</> is relevant for
this purpose.

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_ASSIGNMENT050 - Assign maximum &2 &3 to item &1 ?

  The SAP error message FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT050 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the assignment of cost elements or cost centers in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a restriction on the maximum number of assignments that can be made to a particular item, and it is being exceeded.
  Cause:
  The error message FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT050 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to assign more cost elements or cost centers to a particular item than the system allows.
  The maximum limit for assignments (as indicated by the parameters &2 and &3 in the error message) has been reached for the specified item (&1).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments: Review the current assignments for the item in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like KSB1 for cost centers or similar).
  
  
  Increase Maximum Assignments: If you have the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the system to allow for more assignments. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Navigating to the relevant section for cost element or cost center assignments.
  Increasing the maximum number of allowed assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove Unused Assignments: If increasing the limit is not feasible or necessary, consider removing any unused or unnecessary assignments to free up space for new ones.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration settings related to cost assignments.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KSH1 (Create Cost Center), or others that may be relevant to your specific scenario.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to assignments or configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FOAP_CD_ASSIGNMENT050 error and continue with your financial processes in SAP.