How To Fix H1038 - Only &3 &4 required from &1 to &2

H1038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Only &3 &4 required from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

The object you want to finance only requires &v3& &v4& in the period
from &v1& to &v2&. If you allocate more than this, the object will be
<zh>'over-financed'</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1038 - Only &3 &4 required from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message H1038 ("Only &3 &4 required from &1 to &2") typically occurs in the context of handling master data or transactional data in SAP, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures or when certain data entries are expected to be unique or limited in scope.
  
  Cause:
  The error message H1038 indicates that there is a restriction on the number of entries that can be made for a specific range of data. The placeholders in the message represent:
  
  &1: The starting point of the range.
  &2: The ending point of the range.
  &3: The type of data or object (e.g., a specific category or class).
  &4: The specific requirement or condition that is being violated.
  
  This error usually arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify data entries that exceed the allowed number of entries for a specific range.
  There are configuration settings in the system that limit the number of allowed entries for a particular