How To Fix C4031 - Value "&" is too high as a converted base quantity

C4031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Value "&" is too high as a converted base quantity

What causes this issue?

You have entered a value with a unit that is different from the unit
defined for the characteristic. This is allowed, but the system has
found a problem with this particular case.
Once converted to the base unit, the value is incompatible with the
template defined for the characteristic format. The template defined
has too few characters before the decimal point to accommodate your
value in the base unit.

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?

Check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4031 - Value "&" is too high as a converted base quantity ?

  The SAP error message C4031 indicates that a value being processed as a converted base quantity exceeds the allowable limits set within the system. This typically occurs in scenarios involving material management, production planning, or inventory management where quantities are being converted from one unit of measure to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Limits: The value being processed is greater than the maximum limit defined for the converted base quantity in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be appropriate for the quantity being processed, leading to an inflated value.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or related settings that are not aligned with the expected values.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of quantities that are too high can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity Values: Review the quantity being processed to ensure it is within acceptable limits. If it is too high, adjust it