How To Fix KB311 - The total writes over part of the criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 311

• Message text: The total writes over part of the criteria

What causes this issue?

The totals are written in columns under the amounts where they occur.
This position is blocked by the criteria.

System Response

The total overwrites part of the criteria.

How to fix this error?

You must position the amounts to the right of the screen so that they
do not overwrite the criteria. Change the display variant in
configuration with the menu path <ZH>Reporting -> Configure line
items</> or <ZH>Document display</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB311 - The total writes over part of the criteria ?

  The SAP error message "KB311: The total writes over part of the criteria" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or similar financial transactions. This error indicates that the total amount being processed exceeds the defined criteria or limits set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The total amount of the transaction or the cumulative amount for a specific cost center or internal order exceeds the predefined limits or criteria set in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the controlling area, cost centers, or internal orders that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered incorrect or excessive amounts in the transaction that do not comply with the defined criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Transaction Amounts: Check the amounts being entered in the transaction. Ensure that they do not exceed the limits set for the relevant cost