How To Fix CE523 - Standard value & caused overflow

CE523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Standard value & caused overflow

What causes this issue?

The result &V2& which has been calculated for the standard value &V1&
is above the maximum permitted for &V3&.

System Response

The result for the standard value &V1& has been set to the value &V3&
&V4&.

How to fix this error?

Please check your 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 CE523 - Standard value & caused overflow ?

  The SAP error message CE523 ("Standard value & caused overflow") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with standard costs or cost estimates. This error indicates that a calculation has resulted in a value that exceeds the allowable limits for a particular field or data type in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Overflow: The most common cause of this error is that the calculated value exceeds the maximum limit that can be stored in the relevant field. This can happen due to:
  
  Extremely high standard costs or quantities.
  Incorrect configuration or data entry leading to unrealistic values.
  Accumulation of costs or quantities that exceed the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for cost elements, cost centers, or other related components are not set up correctly, it can lead to erroneous calculations.
  
  
  Data Type Limitations: Different fields in SAP have specific data types (e.g., integer, decimal) with defined limits. If a