How To Fix LM404 - Limit transfer exceeds the external limit on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Limit transfer exceeds the external limit on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM404 - Limit transfer exceeds the external limit on &1 ?

  The SAP error message LM404, which states "Limit transfer exceeds the external limit on &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with limit checks for stock transfers or inventory management. This error indicates that the transfer quantity being processed exceeds a predefined limit set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Limits: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity being transferred exceeds the external limit defined for the material or the specific transaction type.
  Configuration Settings: The limits may be configured in the system settings, such as in the material master or in the configuration for inventory management.
  User Input Error: Sometimes, the error can be triggered by incorrect user input, where the user inadvertently enters a quantity that exceeds the allowed limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material in question. This includes checking the material master data and any relevant settings