How To Fix M8298 - Value exceeds limit & & in PO

M8298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Value exceeds limit & & in PO

What causes this issue?

You are entering an invoice for a blanket purchase order. The value you
entered leads to the maximum amount of &V1& &V2& being exceeded.
&V3& &V2& has already been committed.
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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?

Check the amount invoiced. If the amount is correct, the Purchasing
department has to change the purchase order and increase the maximum
amount.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8298 - Value exceeds limit & & in PO ?

  The SAP error message M8298 ("Value exceeds limit & & in PO") typically occurs when a value in a Purchase Order (PO) exceeds a predefined limit set in the system. This limit could be related to various fields such as quantity, value, or other parameters defined in the material master, vendor master, or purchasing info records.
  Causes:
  
  Quantity Limit Exceeded: The quantity specified in the PO exceeds the maximum allowed quantity for that material or vendor.
  Value Limit Exceeded: The total value of the PO exceeds the limit set for the purchasing organization or vendor.
  Configuration Settings: Limits may be configured in the system settings for specific materials, vendors, or purchasing groups.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may have specific settings that restrict the maximum allowable quantity or value for procurement.
  Vendor Master Settings: The vendor master may have limits set for the maximum order value or quantity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review PO Details: Check the details of the