How To Fix LM181 - The limit cannot be split on this date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 181

• Message text: The limit cannot be split on this date

What causes this issue?

The date you specified is either not in the validity interval for the
limit, or falls on the start date. The limit cannot be split.

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 different date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM181 - The limit cannot be split on this date ?

  The SAP error message LM181, "The limit cannot be split on this date," typically occurs in the context of budget management and controlling within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the budget limit that is being processed, particularly when trying to split a budget limit across different periods or dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budget Limit Configuration: The budget limit may not be configured to allow splitting across the specified date. This can happen if the budget is set up with specific periods that do not allow for changes or splits.
  Date Restrictions: The date you are trying to use for the split may fall outside the allowed budget periods or fiscal year settings.
  Budget Availability Control: The system may have settings that restrict how budget limits can be utilized or split, based on the organization's financial policies.
  Incorrect Document Date: The document date or posting date may not align with the budget periods