How To Fix BP374 - Field overflow during totalling of period values

BP374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Field overflow during totalling of period values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP374 - Field overflow during totalling of period values ?

  The SAP error message BP374, which states "Field overflow during totalling of period values," typically occurs when the system attempts to sum or aggregate values that exceed the maximum limit of the data type used for storage. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial reporting, budgeting, or when processing large datasets.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The field used for storing the total may have a defined maximum size (e.g., a numeric field with a limited number of digits). If the total exceeds this limit, the overflow error occurs.
  Large Data Volume: Processing a large volume of data or transactions that result in high totals can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the system may not be optimized for the volume of data being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or excessive data entries in the relevant fields can lead to inflated totals.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types used for