How To Fix G5160 - The currency value exceeds universal max amount (99 billion)

G5160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: The currency value exceeds universal max amount (99 billion)

The &V1& currency value calculated from the &V2& currency value has
exceed the universal maximum amount (99 billions). Please re-enter
&V2& currency value so that the &V1& stays within the limit.

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G5160 - Details

• The SAP error message G5160, which states "The currency value exceeds universal max amount (99 billion)," typically occurs when a financial transaction or entry exceeds the maximum allowable amount for currency values in SAP. This limit is set to prevent errors and inconsistencies in financial reporting and processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Amount Exceeds Limit: The most common cause is that the amount being entered in a financial transaction (such as an invoice, payment, or journal entry) exceeds 99 billion in the specified currency.
  Currency Configuration: The currency settings in the SAP system may not be configured to handle large amounts, leading to this error when large transactions are attempted.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, this error can occur due to a simple data entry mistake, such as an extra digit or incorrect decimal placement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Amount: Check the amount being entered in the transaction. Ensure that it does not exceed the 99 billion limit. If it