How To Fix SE285 - Overall value of work in & becomes to large

SE285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Overall value of work in & becomes to large

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE285 - Overall value of work in & becomes to large ?

  The SAP error message SE285, which states "Overall value of work in & becomes too large," typically occurs in the context of project management or work breakdown structures (WBS) in SAP. This error indicates that the total value of work in a particular project or WBS element has exceeded the allowable limit set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error is often caused by the overall planned or actual costs, revenues, or values associated with a project or WBS element exceeding the predefined limits in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The limits for the overall value of work may be configured in the system settings, and if the project or WBS element is not properly set up to handle larger values, this error can occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or miscalculations in the project planning phase can lead to inflated values that exceed the limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for