How To Fix KA115 - Do not exceed maximum value & for period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Do not exceed maximum value & for period

What causes this issue?

The fiscal year version &V3& used in controlling area &V2&, allows a
maximum of &V1& periods.

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?

Enter a period that is equal to or less than &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA115 - Do not exceed maximum value & for period ?

  The SAP error message KA115 ("Do not exceed maximum value & for period") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post or allocate costs that exceed the predefined limits for a specific period. This error is often related to cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Limits: The error indicates that the amount you are trying to post exceeds the maximum allowable value for the specified period. This limit could be set in the configuration of the controlling area, cost center, or internal order.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum values may have been set in the system configuration for controlling, which restricts the amount that can be posted to a cost center or internal order within a given period.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed for posting, any attempt to post costs may trigger this error if the posting exceeds the allowed limits.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the controlling area, cost center, or internal order to understand the maximum values set for postings. You may need to adjust these limits if they are too restrictive.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide) under Controlling (CO) settings.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Amount: If the posting amount is indeed too high, consider breaking it down into smaller amounts that do not exceed the maximum limit.
  Open Period: If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done by the financial accounting team or the person responsible for period-end closing.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or guidelines related to the specific cost center or internal order to ensure compliance with posting rules.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KO03 (Display Internal Order), or others related to controlling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling it.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post to the cost center or internal order in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KA115 error and implement a suitable solution.