How To Fix 53723 - Decimal overflow during cumulation

53723 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Decimal overflow during cumulation

What causes this issue?

A decimal overflow has occurred during cumulation of time ticket data.

System Response

The time ticket cannot be entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the values you have entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53723 - Decimal overflow during cumulation ?

  The SAP error message 53723, which indicates a "Decimal overflow during cumulation," typically occurs when a calculation or cumulation operation exceeds the maximum limit for a decimal field in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial calculations, inventory management, or any other module that involves numerical data processing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The decimal field in SAP has a defined precision and scale. If the result of a calculation exceeds these limits, it can lead to an overflow.
  Incorrect Data Input: If the input data is incorrect or not validated properly, it can lead to unexpected results that exceed the field limits.
  Accumulation Logic: In cases where values are being accumulated (e.g., totals, balances), a large number of entries or very high values can lead to overflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or specific modules may not be set up to handle large values appropriately.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data