How To Fix FZ656 - > Available amount too small, & & still available, & & necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 656

• Message text: > Available amount too small, & & still available, & & necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ656 - > Available amount too small, & & still available, & & necessary ?

  The SAP error message FZ656 ("Available amount too small, & & still available, & & necessary") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with budget management or availability control in SAP. This error indicates that the available budget or funds are insufficient to cover the requested transaction amount.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Budget: The primary cause of this error is that the available budget or funds for a particular cost center, internal order, or project is less than the amount being requested for the transaction.
  Availability Control Settings: The settings for availability control may be configured in such a way that they do not allow for overspending or that they strictly enforce budget limits.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not be correctly linked to the appropriate budget or cost center.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, or the budget may not be available for the current period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Budget: Review the budget for the relevant cost center, internal order, or project to ensure that there are sufficient funds available. You can do this using transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (for budget reports).
  Adjust Budget: If the budget is indeed insufficient, consider adjusting the budget by increasing the allocated funds or transferring funds from another budget line.
  Review Availability Control Settings: Check the settings for availability control in the configuration (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the settings align with your organization's policies regarding budget management.
  Correct Account Assignment: Verify that the account assignment for the transaction is correct and linked to the appropriate budget.
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open and that the budget is available for the current period. You can check this in the financial accounting settings.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the budget or availability control settings, consult with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Reports), KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), and KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items) to analyze budget and expenditure.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on availability control and budget management for a deeper understanding of how these processes work within your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.