How To Fix /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI164 - Batch Booking: Single posting is not possible as it exceeds the limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Batch Booking: Single posting is not possible as it exceeds the limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI164 - Batch Booking: Single posting is not possible as it exceeds the limit ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI164 indicates that a batch booking operation is not possible because the single posting exceeds a predefined limit. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or batch processing where there are restrictions on the amount or value that can be posted in a single transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Posting Limits: The most common cause of this error is that the amount being posted in a single transaction exceeds the limits set in the system configuration. These limits can be defined at various levels, such as company code, account type, or transaction type.
  Configuration Settings: The limits may be configured in the system settings for financial transactions, which can include maximum amounts for specific accounts or transaction types.
  Batch Size Limitations: If you are processing multiple transactions in a batch, the cumulative amount of the transactions may exceed the allowed limit for a single posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to identify the limits set for the relevant accounts or transaction types. This can typically be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path (e.g., SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Account Creation).
  Check for any limits set on the G/L accounts involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Amount: If possible, reduce the amount being posted in the transaction to ensure it falls within the allowed limits. This may involve splitting the transaction into smaller amounts that can be posted separately.
  
  
  Batch Processing: If you are processing a batch of transactions, consider breaking the batch into smaller groups that do not exceed the limit when summed together.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and any related configuration settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  FB50 for general ledger posting.
  F-02 for general postings.
  FB01 for document entry.
  
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) may be implemented that impose additional restrictions on posting limits. Check if any custom logic is affecting the posting process.
  
  
  Testing in Development: If you have access to a development or test environment, try replicating the issue there to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.