How To Fix GI518 - Line item &. Only 999 lines allowed

GI518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Line item &. Only 999 lines allowed

What causes this issue?

You can enter up to 999 line items for each Extended General Ledger
document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please close the document before the number range is exhausted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI518 - Line item &. Only 999 lines allowed ?

  The SAP error message GI518 ("Line item &. Only 999 lines allowed") typically occurs when you are trying to process a transaction that exceeds the maximum limit of line items allowed in a single document or transaction. This limit is often set to 999 line items in various SAP modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management) or SAP SD (Sales and Distribution).
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Line Item Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction you are attempting to execute has more than 999 line items. This can happen in scenarios like creating a purchase order, sales order, or invoice where multiple items are being processed at once.
  System Configuration: The limit of 999 line items is a standard configuration in SAP, and it is not typically adjustable without significant changes to the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Split the Transaction: The most straightforward solution is to split the transaction into multiple smaller transactions, each containing