How To Fix KJ291 - Value too large for RA cost element &, RA category &

KJ291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Value too large for RA cost element &, RA category &

What causes this issue?

The value is too large for postings to Financial Accounting. The
interface can only process a maximum of 13 places.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ291 - Value too large for RA cost element &, RA category & ?

  The SAP error message KJ291, which states "Value too large for RA cost element & , RA category &," typically occurs during the process of settlement in the context of Realignment (RA) in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the value being processed exceeds the allowable limits for the specified cost element and RA category.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Value Exceeds Limits: The primary cause of this error is that the amount being posted to the cost element exceeds the maximum allowable value defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the cost element.
  Large amounts being processed in a single transaction.
  Data entry errors leading to inflated values.
  
  
  
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for the cost element may have a maximum limit that is being exceeded. For example, if the cost element is defined as a numeric field with a specific range, any value outside that range will trigger this error.
  
  
  Currency