How To Fix RE173 - Usage would exceed amount (to be released)

RE173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Usage would exceed amount (to be released)

What causes this issue?

You want to change the amount for the earmarked fund &V1&, item &V2&.
However, so much of the fund has already been consumed from this item
that the desired consumption would overrun the current 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 lower amount to
be approved is used in the case of an amount decrease.

INCLUDE FMRE_RE_TOL2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE173 - Usage would exceed amount (to be released) ?

  The SAP error message RE173 ("Usage would exceed amount (to be released)") typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when there is an attempt to release a usage amount that exceeds the available or allocated amount for a specific contract or object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when processing rental agreements, service charges, or other financial transactions related to real estate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Allocated Amount: The most common cause is that the amount you are trying to release (e.g., for a rental payment or service charge) exceeds the total amount that has been allocated or budgeted for that particular contract or object.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering an incorrect amount or selecting the wrong contract.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the Real Estate Management module, such as incorrect settings for budget control or