How To Fix BP004 - Field overflow - Input not accepted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Field overflow - Input not accepted

What causes this issue?

The entries you have made exceed the permitted maximum for this field,
resulting in a field overflow.

System Response

The system has rejected your entries.

How to fix this error?

Please check your plan and budget values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP004 - Field overflow - Input not accepted ?

  The SAP error message "BP004 Field overflow - Input not accepted" typically occurs when the data being entered into a field exceeds the maximum length or size that the field can accommodate. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or updating business partner records, customer data, or other master data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The most common cause is that the input data exceeds the defined length of the field in the database or the screen.
  Data Type Mismatch: Sometimes, the data type of the input does not match the expected type (e.g., entering a string in a numeric field).
  Incorrect Formatting: If the input data is not formatted correctly (e.g., special characters in a numeric field), it can lead to this error.
  Custom Fields: If there are custom fields or enhancements, they may have different length restrictions than standard fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Length: Review the field definition in the data dictionary