How To Fix KH868 - Enter smaller values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Enter smaller values

What causes this issue?

The size of numbers you use in the key figure scheme is limited.

System Response

Your entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Constants can only have a maximum of 10 digits before and 5 digits
after the decimal.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH868 - Enter smaller values ?

  The SAP error message KH868 ("Enter smaller values") typically occurs in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP system, particularly in modules like Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS). This error indicates that the values you are trying to enter exceed the allowed limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Value Exceeds Limits: The most common cause is that the value you are trying to enter in a planning or budgeting transaction exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the controlling area or project that restrict the maximum values for certain fields.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, it could simply be a data entry error where an incorrect value was inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Limits: Review the configuration settings for the relevant controlling area or project to understand the maximum allowable values. This can often be found in the customizing settings under the controlling module.
  Adjust Values: If you are entering values manually, ensure that the values you are inputting are within the acceptable range. You may need to reduce the value you are trying to enter.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on the limits for the fields you are working with.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe the limits are set incorrectly or need to be adjusted, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or SAP support for assistance in changing the configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to cost planning and budgeting, such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or CJ40 (Project Planning).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to planning values or configurations.
  Testing Changes: If changes are made to configuration settings, it is advisable to test them in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH868 error and successfully enter the required values in your SAP system.