How To Fix KK673 - Foreign cur. amount too large by & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Foreign cur. amount too large by & &

What causes this issue?

The total costing value calculated in the foreign currency exceeds the
allowed value by the amount specified in the message.

System Response

The program cannot calculate the grand total of the cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Decrease the values of the costing items so that the total of all items
does not exceed the maximum value of 9,999,999,999,999.99.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK673 - Foreign cur. amount too large by & & ?

  The SAP error message KK673, which states "Foreign cur. amount too large by & &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when dealing with foreign currency transactions. This error indicates that the amount in a foreign currency exceeds the allowable limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Limit Exceeded: The foreign currency amount being processed exceeds the maximum limit defined in the system settings for that particular transaction or account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the currency translation or in the controlling area that restrict the maximum allowable amount for foreign currency transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry, such as entering an amount with too many decimal places or an incorrect currency conversion rate, can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for foreign currency transactions in the controlling area or financial accounting settings. Ensure that the limits are set appropriately for your business needs.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under "Controlling" or "Financial Accounting" for foreign currency limits.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Amounts:
  
  Verify the amounts being entered in the transaction. Ensure that they are within the acceptable limits and that the currency conversion rates are correct.
  If necessary, adjust the amounts to fall within the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling foreign currency transactions and limits.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transaction amounts, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KK01 (Create Internal Order), KK02 (Change Internal Order), and KK03 (Display Internal Order) where this error might occur.
  Currency Settings: Understand how currency settings are managed in SAP, including exchange rates and currency types.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic implemented through user exits or BAdIs may affect how currency amounts are processed. Review any custom code that may be relevant.
  
  By addressing the configuration settings and ensuring that transaction amounts are within limits, you should be able to resolve the KK673 error.