How To Fix RE164 - Open amount from document &1 &2 exceeded by &3 %

RE164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Open amount from document &1 &2 exceeded by &3 %

What causes this issue?

The total of the funds already used plus those you are now requesting
exceeds the amount available in the <DS:GLOS.earmarked_funds>earmarked
funds</> referenced, &V1& &V2&, by &V3& %. This means that you cannot
reference these earmarked funds.

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?

Increase the amount in the referenced earmarked funds, or cancel the
reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE164 - Open amount from document &1 &2 exceeded by &3 % ?

  The SAP error message RE164 indicates that the open amount from a document has exceeded a specified threshold percentage. This typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or similar financial transactions where there are limits set on the allowable open amounts for documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RE164 is triggered when the open amount of a document (such as a rental contract, invoice, or payment) exceeds the defined limit by a certain percentage. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Document Entry: The amounts entered in the document may be incorrect or not aligned with the expected values.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured with strict limits for open amounts, and the current transaction exceeds these limits.
  Currency Fluctuations: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, fluctuations in exchange rates may lead to discrepancies in the open amount.
  Posting Errors: Errors during posting or adjustments may lead to an open