How To Fix 67664 - Overflow occurred while calculating the total granted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Overflow occurred while calculating the total granted

&CAUSE&<
An overflow occurred while calculating the <LS>total granted</>. As a
result, the system has reset the value of the <LS>total granted</> to
zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67664 - Overflow occurred while calculating the total granted ?

  The SAP error message 67664, which states "Overflow occurred while calculating the total granted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with financial calculations in SAP. This error indicates that a calculation has exceeded the maximum limit that can be handled by the system, leading to an overflow.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The error often arises from using data types that cannot accommodate the size of the numbers being processed. For example, if a calculation results in a value larger than what can be stored in a standard integer or decimal field.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in payroll or financial settings can lead to incorrect calculations, resulting in overflow.
  Large Input Values: If the input values for calculations (like bonuses, allowances, etc.) are excessively large, they can cause overflow.
  Accumulated Values: In payroll, if there are accumulated values from previous periods that are too high, they can lead to overflow during calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Data Types: Check the data types used in the calculations. If necessary, switch to larger data types that can handle bigger numbers (e.g., using DECIMAL instead of INTEGER).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the payroll or financial module to ensure they are set up correctly. Look for any limits or thresholds that may need adjustment.
  Validate Input Values: Ensure that the input values being used in calculations are within reasonable limits. If they are too high, consider capping them or reviewing the business logic that generates these values.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in SAP to trace the calculations leading to the overflow. This can help identify the exact point where the overflow occurs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP notes or documentation related to the specific module you are working with. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on handling overflow issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payroll processing (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC) to help in troubleshooting.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the overflow error and implement a solution to resolve it.