How To Fix RE172 - Consumption would exceed the amount from item &1 &2 by &3 %

RE172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Consumption would exceed the amount from item &1 &2 by &3 %

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce the amount for the earmarked fund &V1&, item &V2&.
However, so much fund from this item has already been consumed that the
consumption would overrun the item amount by &V3&% .

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.

INCLUDE FMRE_RE_TOL2 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 RE172 - Consumption would exceed the amount from item &1 &2 by &3 % ?

  The SAP error message RE172 indicates that the consumption of a resource or item exceeds the allowed amount specified in the system. This typically occurs in the context of resource management, inventory control, or project management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Real Estate Management (RE) or SAP Project System (PS).
  
  Cause:
  The error message RE172 is triggered when the system detects that the planned or actual consumption of an item (such as a material or resource) exceeds the predefined limits. The message specifies:
  
  Item &1 &2: This refers to the specific item or resource that is being consumed.
  &3 %: This indicates the percentage by which the consumption exceeds the allowed amount.
  
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Incorrect Planning: The planned consumption may not align with the actual needs, leading to overconsumption.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the consumption data can lead to discrepancies.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system regarding consumption