How To Fix CE520 - Method &: Method result caused overflow

CE520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Method &: Method result caused overflow

What causes this issue?

The result &V2& calculated for the method &V1& exceeds the maximum
permitted for &V3&.

System Response

The result of the method &V1& has been set to the value &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Please check the calculation. If necessary, assign new values to the
method characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE520 - Method &: Method result caused overflow ?

  The SAP error message CE520, which states "Method &: Method result caused overflow," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with calculations or data processing in methods of classes. This error indicates that the result of a calculation or operation exceeded the maximum limit that can be stored in the data type being used.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Limitations: The most common cause is that the data type used for storing the result of a calculation is not large enough to hold the resulting value. For example, if you are using an integer type that has a maximum value and the calculation exceeds that value, an overflow will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Logic: There may be a logical error in the code that leads to unexpected large values being calculated.
  
  
  Data Input Issues: If the input data to the method is larger than expected or not validated properly, it can lead to