How To Fix PM168 - The minimum transfer rate can only be as much as the min.-max.-difference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 168

• Message text: The minimum transfer rate can only be as much as the min.-max.-difference

What causes this issue?

The minimum amount to be transferred from one bank account to another
cannot be larger than the different between the maximum balance and
minimum balance. The optimization would be incorrect otherwise.

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?

Correct the minimum transfer rate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM168 - The minimum transfer rate can only be as much as the min.-max.-difference ?

  The SAP error message PM168, which states "The minimum transfer rate can only be as much as the min.-max.-difference," typically occurs in the context of maintenance planning and scheduling within the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module. This error is related to the configuration of maintenance plans, specifically regarding the transfer rates set for maintenance tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the minimum transfer rate defined for a maintenance task exceeds the allowable range defined by the minimum and maximum values. In other words, the system is enforcing a rule that the minimum transfer rate cannot be greater than the difference between the maximum and minimum values set for that task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration settings for the maintenance plan or task. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Maintenance Plan Settings:
  
  Go to the maintenance plan in question and check the settings for the minimum and