How To Fix 8B543 - Overflow in currency conversion from &1 to &2

8B543 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Overflow in currency conversion from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

The system has tried to convert an amount into a different currency,
but the amount is so large that it cannot be saved.

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?

Make sure that your entry and the exchange rate in table TCURR are
correct, and adjust them as necessary. If they are both correct, break
the amount down into smaller amounts and try again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B543 - Overflow in currency conversion from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8B543 indicates an overflow issue during currency conversion, specifically when converting amounts from one currency to another. This typically occurs when the resulting value exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the system for the specified currency type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Amounts: The most common cause of this error is that the amount being converted is too large, resulting in a value that exceeds the maximum limit for the target currency.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the currency configuration in the system, such as incorrect exchange rates or settings that do not accommodate large transactions.
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for currency values may not be able to handle the size of the number being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Amounts: Review the amounts being converted to ensure they are within reasonable limits. If the amounts are indeed large, consider breaking them down into smaller transactions if possible.
  Review Exchange