How To Fix AY438 - Creating totals is not possible due to field overflow

AY438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Creating totals is not possible due to field overflow

What causes this issue?

The values you entered are so large that the system cannot total them.

System Response

Totals are not calculated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY438 - Creating totals is not possible due to field overflow ?

  The SAP error message AY438, which states "Creating totals is not possible due to field overflow," typically occurs when the system attempts to create a total or summary for a dataset, but the values exceed the maximum limit that can be stored in the designated field. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the processing of financial data, inventory management, or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Data Volume: The dataset being processed has a large number of entries or very high values that exceed the field's capacity.
  Field Definition: The field definitions in the database may not be adequate to handle the expected range of values (e.g., using an integer field when a larger numeric type is needed).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the relevant module or application can lead to improper handling of data.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling data correctly, leading to overflow.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Definitions: