How To Fix 61232 - Quantity overflow of material & in net requirements calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Quantity overflow of material & in net requirements calculation

What causes this issue?

A quantity overflow occurred for the component &V1& during the net
requirements calculation.

System Response

Planning for material is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check requirement quantities of material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61232 - Quantity overflow of material & in net requirements calculation ?

  The SAP error message 61232, which states "Quantity overflow of material & in net requirements calculation," typically occurs when the system encounters a situation where the calculated quantity exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the data type used in the calculations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the planning run, MRP (Material Requirements Planning) calculations, or when processing large quantities of materials.
  Causes:
  
  Large Quantity Values: The most common cause is that the total quantity of the material being processed exceeds the maximum limit for the data type (e.g., integer overflow).
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with material master data, such as incorrect unit of measure or incorrect settings in the MRP views.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the MRP settings or planning parameters that lead to unrealistic demand or supply quantities.
  Data Corruption: Corrupted data in the database that leads to incorrect calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the unit of measure and other relevant fields are correctly set up.
  Review MRP Settings: Check the MRP settings for the material. Ensure that the planning parameters are realistic and that there are no extreme values set for demand or supply.
  Adjust Quantity Values: If possible, adjust the quantities involved in the planning run to ensure they are within acceptable limits.
  Run MRP in Smaller Batches: If you are processing a large number of materials, consider running MRP in smaller batches to avoid overflow issues.
  Check for Data Corruption: If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Types: Understand the data types used in SAP for quantity fields. For example, the maximum value for a 4-byte integer is 2,147,483,647.
  MRP Configuration: Familiarize yourself with MRP configuration settings in SAP, including planning strategies, lot sizing, and safety stock levels.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD02 (MRP Run) to analyze the situation further.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for more in-depth troubleshooting.