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Description

This error indicates that a numeric calculation or data assignment has resulted in a value that exceeds the maximum capacity of the data type defined for a particular field or variable within SAP S/4HANA. It typically occurs during data processing, report generation, or when integrating external systems, leading to incorrect calculations or transaction failures.

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Error Message

ERR_SQL_OVERFLOW_NUMERIC

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Insufficient Data Type Capacity

A field's defined data type in SAP S/4HANA is too small to store a calculated or input value, leading to an overflow.

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Large Input Data Value

An attempted data entry or import contains a numeric value that exceeds the maximum allowed for the target field in the system.

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Intermediate Calculation Overflow

During complex arithmetic operations, an intermediate result temporarily exceeds the capacity of the assigned data type before the final result is stored.

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External System Data Mismatch

Numeric data received from an integrated external system is larger than the corresponding field's capacity in SAP S/4HANA.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Identify and Adjust Data Type for Overflowing Fields advanced

Locate the table and fields causing the numeric overflow and adjust their data types to accommodate larger values.

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Analyze the SAP S/4HANA application logs and trace files (e.g., ST05, SM21, ST11) to pinpoint the specific transaction, program, and table involved in the numeric overflow error. Look for SQL statements that are failing.

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Once the table and field(s) are identified, use SAP's Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) to inspect the data type and length of the offending fields. Common culprits are packed numbers (DEC) or integers (INT) that are too small for the data being processed.

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If a field is indeed too small, you will need to modify the table definition. This is a significant change and requires careful planning and testing. In a development or test system, you can use SE11 to change the data type and length. For example, change a `DEC(10,2)` to `DEC(15,2)` or an `INT4` to `INT8` if the database backend supports it.

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After modifying the table definition, ensure that all related programs and custom developments are reviewed and adjusted to handle the new data type and length. Database changes may require code adjustments in ABAP or other integration layers.

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Perform thorough regression testing in a non-production environment to confirm that the change resolves the overflow issue and does not introduce new problems.

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2. Review and Optimize Application Logic for Large Values medium

Examine the application logic that populates the overflowing fields and ensure it handles potentially large values correctly.

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Work with the application development team to understand the business process that leads to the numeric overflow. Identify the specific calculations or data manipulations that result in values exceeding the defined field capacity.

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In the ABAP code (or other development languages used), implement checks to prevent or handle values that might cause an overflow before they are written to the database. This could involve using larger data types within the program logic or implementing business rules to limit extreme values.

ABAP Example:

abap
DATA: lv_value TYPE p DECIMALS 2.
DATA: lv_large_value TYPE p DECIMALS 2.

lv_value = '9999999999.99'. " Potentially large value

IF lv_value > 1000000000.00. " Example threshold
  " Handle the large value scenario, e.g., log, error, or use a different logic
  MESSAGE 'Value exceeds acceptable limit' TYPE 'E'.
ELSE.
  lv_large_value = lv_value.
ENDIF.

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If the overflow is due to aggregation or summation, consider using temporary tables or intermediate variables with larger data types within the program to perform these calculations before committing to the final database fields.

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Test the modified application logic extensively with scenarios that are known to produce large numbers or trigger the overflow.

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3. Database Parameter Tuning for Numeric Precision medium

Adjust relevant database parameters if the underlying database system's numeric handling is configured too restrictively.

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Identify the underlying database system for your SAP S/4HANA instance (e.g., SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2).

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Consult the database vendor's documentation for parameters related to numeric precision and overflow handling. For SAP HANA, this might involve checking settings related to data type conversions or implicit casting, although direct parameter tuning for overflow is less common than in older RDBMS.

SAP HANA Example (Conceptual - direct parameter for overflow is rare):

Check `global.ini` or relevant tenant settings for any parameters influencing numeric operations. Often, the issue is with the table definition itself rather than a global parameter.

For other databases, research parameters like `NUMERIC_ROUNDING` (Oracle) or similar settings that might affect how numbers are stored and compared.

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Implement any necessary parameter changes following the vendor's guidelines. This usually requires a database restart or a specific reload of configuration. **Caution:** Modifying database parameters can have system-wide impacts, so thorough testing and understanding are crucial.

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Test the SAP S/4HANA system thoroughly after parameter changes to ensure the overflow issue is resolved and no new performance or functional issues have been introduced.

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Related Errors

5 related errors

SAP S/4HANA Error 314: Numeric Overflow Detected