How To Fix P05FBN221 - Number must be between &3 and &4 for combination of goal &1 and source &2

P05FBN221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN - Flexible Benefits Notifications NL

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Number must be between &3 and &4 for combination of goal &1 and source &2

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P05FBN221 - Details

• The SAP error message P05FBN221 indicates that a value entered for a specific field does not fall within the defined range for a particular combination of goal and source. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with budget management or planning scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to enter a value that is outside the acceptable limits defined for a specific goal (e.g., a budget goal) and source (e.g., a cost center or internal order).
  The system has predefined minimum and maximum values for the combination of the goal and source, and the entered value does not meet these criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Verify the value you are trying to enter. Ensure that it falls within the specified range indicated in the error message (between &3 and &4).
  
  
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