How To Fix FX081 - Error: Local currency total exceeds maximum

FX081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Error: Local currency total exceeds maximum

What causes this issue?

The total of all amounts you entered in local currency exceeds the
maximum total that can be technically handled.

System Response

The changes were not stored.

How to fix this error?

Please choose smaller local currency amounts or cancel processing.
You might have to split posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX081 - Error: Local currency total exceeds maximum ?

  The SAP error message FX081, which states "Local currency total exceeds maximum," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with foreign exchange (FX) transactions or when processing financial documents in SAP. This error indicates that the total amount in the local currency exceeds the maximum limit set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Limits: The maximum limit for local currency transactions may be configured in the system settings. If the total amount of a transaction exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry, such as entering an excessively high amount or incorrect currency conversion rates, can lead to this error.
  Currency Settings: Issues with currency settings in the company code or controlling area can also lead to this error.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may have specific limits that, if exceeded, will trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for local currency limits in the