How To Fix C7024 - Field overflow when calculating duration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C7 - Scheduling

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Field overflow when calculating duration

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_SYSTEMVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C7024 - Field overflow when calculating duration ?

  The SAP error message C7024, which indicates a "Field overflow when calculating duration," typically occurs when the system attempts to perform a calculation involving time durations that exceed the allowable limits for the data type being used. This can happen in various contexts, such as project management, scheduling, or any other module that involves time calculations.
  Causes:
  
  
  Excessive Duration Values: The most common cause is that the duration being calculated exceeds the maximum value that can be stored in the relevant field. For example, if the system is trying to calculate a duration that results in a value greater than what can be represented in the database field (e.g., exceeding the maximum number of hours or days).
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: User input errors, such as entering an incorrect start or end date, can lead to calculations that result in an overflow.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings for time-related fields may not