How To Fix RE163 - Consumption would overrun amount (to be released)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Consumption would overrun amount (to be released)

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce the amount for the earmarked fund &V1&, item &V2&.
However, so much of the fund has already been consumed that the
reduction would overrun the item amount.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If the document is subject to an approval procedure, the check is made
on the basis of the new amount to be approved that results from the
reduction.

System Response

The overrun is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE FMRE_RE_TOL1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE163 - Consumption would overrun amount (to be released) ?

  The SAP error message RE163 "Consumption would overrun amount (to be released)" typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when there is an attempt to consume more amounts than what is available for release in a particular contract or transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a consumption that exceeds the budget or the available amount for a specific cost element.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Exceeded: The most common cause is that the consumption amount you are trying to post exceeds the budget or the amount that has been released for that particular cost element or contract.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the budget or the release amounts in the system.
  Posting Errors: Errors in the posting logic or incorrect amounts being entered during the transaction can also lead to this error.
  Contractual Limitations: The contract may have specific limitations on the amounts that can be consumed or released.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Verify the budget or the amount that has been released for the specific cost element or contract. Ensure that there is enough budget available to cover the consumption you are trying to post.
  Adjust Consumption Amount: If the consumption amount exceeds the available budget, consider reducing the amount you are trying to post.
  Release Additional Amounts: If necessary, release additional amounts in the system to allow for the consumption you are trying to post.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to budget management and consumption in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing budgets and consumption in Real Estate Management.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to budget management and consumption posting, such as RECN (Contract Management) or REIS (Real Estate Information System).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform budget releases and consumption postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE163 error and implement a solution to resolve it.