How To Fix /CFG/MIGRATION156 - Overflow during conversion to number of &1

/CFG/MIGRATION156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Overflow during conversion to number of &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/MIGRATION156 - Overflow during conversion to number of &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/MIGRATION156 Overflow during conversion to number of &1 typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to convert a value to a numeric type, but the value exceeds the allowable range for that numeric type, leading to an overflow.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source data may contain values that are too large or too small for the target numeric data type.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being processed may not be in the expected format, leading to conversion issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the migration or conversion process that do not align with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source Data: Review the source data for any values that exceed the limits of the target numeric type. For example, if the target is an integer, ensure that the values are within the range of the integer