How To Fix FVD_DEFCAP314 - No. of installments selected for capitalization exceeds the max. limit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_DEFCAP - Deferral/Capitalization

• Message number: 314

• Message text: No. of installments selected for capitalization exceeds the max. limit &1

What causes this issue?

The number of installments included for capitalization has exceeded the
maximum number of installments that can be capitalized in the payment
agreement.

System Response

The system displays a warning message.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following solutions:
Choose a payment agreement such that the number of installments included
for capitalization falls within the allowed number of installments that
can be capitalized in the payment agreement.
Contact your system administrator to increase the maximum number of
installments that can be capitalized in the payment agreement.

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter the required maximum number of installments that can be
capitalized in the payment agreement in Customizing for FS-CML under
<ZK><LS>SAP Banking -> Loans Management -> Functions -> Business
Operations -> Capitalization of Overdue Items -> Determine Basic
Settings</>.</>

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 FVD_DEFCAP314 - No. of installments selected for capitalization exceeds the max. limit &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_DEFCAP314 indicates that the number of installments selected for capitalization exceeds the maximum limit defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with capitalized costs or installment payments.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limit: The maximum number of installments allowed for capitalization is set in the system configuration. If the number of installments you are trying to process exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently selected too many installments during the transaction process.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or policies in place that restrict the number of installments for certain types of transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Financial Accounting or Asset Accounting modules) to verify the maximum number of installments allowed for capitalization.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to increase the limit, but ensure that this change aligns with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and check the number of installments selected.
  Reduce the number of installments to comply with the maximum limit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding installment capitalization to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to asset capitalization and installment management (e.g., AS01 for asset creation, F-90 for asset acquisition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to the configuration or to process the transactions in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.