How To Fix 8Z379 - System error: Overflow during material unit conversion (Mat. & Inv. &)

8Z379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 379

• Message text: System error: Overflow during material unit conversion (Mat. & Inv. &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z379 - System error: Overflow during material unit conversion (Mat. & Inv. &) ?

  The SAP error message 8Z379, which indicates a "System error: Overflow during material unit conversion," typically occurs when there is an issue with the conversion of material quantities between different units of measure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when processing material documents.
  Causes:
  
  Large Quantity Values: The error may occur if the quantity being processed exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the system for the specified unit of measure.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: If the conversion factors between different units of measure are not set up correctly, it can lead to overflow errors.
  Data Type Limitations: The data types used for storing quantities may not be able to accommodate the values being processed, leading to overflow.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate material quantities, they may not handle large values correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quantity Values: Review the