How To Fix RE166 - Open amount from document &1 &2 exceeded by &3 %

RE166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 166

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

What causes this issue?

The funds already used added to those you are now requesting would
exceed the available amount in the referenced
<DS:GLOS.earmarked_funds>earmarked funds &V1& &V2& by &V3& %.
INCLUDE FMRE_RE_TOL3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE FMRE_RE_TOL4 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE FMRES_UEBNOTE1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE166 - Open amount from document &1 &2 exceeded by &3 % ?

  The SAP error message RE166 indicates that the open amount from a document has exceeded a specified percentage threshold. 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 RE166 is triggered when the open amount of a document (such as a rental contract, invoice, or payment) exceeds the defined threshold 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 percentage threshold for open amounts may be set too low in the system configuration.
  Changes in Document Status: If the status of a document changes (e.g., from open to closed), it may affect the open amount calculations.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversions involved, fluctuations in exchange rates may lead to