How To Fix SE137 - Service &: no overall limit for unpl. services amounting to & exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Service &: no overall limit for unpl. services amounting to & exists

What causes this issue?

The value of the service exceeds the limit defined in the purchase
order.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You cannot enter the service with this value unless the limit in the
purchase order is changed accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE137 - Service &: no overall limit for unpl. services amounting to & exists ?

  The SAP error message SE137 indicates that there is an issue with the overall limit for unplanned services in a service order or project. This error typically arises when the total amount of unplanned services exceeds the predefined limit set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the total amount of unplanned services (e.g., costs or hours) has surpassed the limit defined in the system for that particular service order or project.
  Configuration Settings: The limits for unplanned services may not be configured correctly in the system, or the limits may not have been updated to reflect current business needs.
  Service Order/Project Settings: The specific service order or project may have restrictions or settings that prevent additional unplanned services from being added once a certain threshold is reached.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Limits: Check the configuration settings for the service order or project to ensure that the limits for unplanned services are appropriate. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Adjust Limits: If necessary, adjust the overall limit for unplanned services to accommodate the additional services that need to be recorded. This may involve changing settings in the project management or service order management modules.
  Approval Process: If the limit is set for control purposes, ensure that there is an approval process in place to allow for exceptions when necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand how to modify the limits and ensure compliance with business processes.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like CJ02 for project management or IW32 for service orders) to review and modify the service order or project details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the appropriate permissions to modify service order or project limits.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the adjustments resolve the error without introducing new issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP project management or service order management for further assistance.