How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE636 - System error: Overflow during product unit conversion (Prd. & Inv. &)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 636

• Message text: System error: Overflow during product unit conversion (Prd. & Inv. &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE636 - System error: Overflow during product unit conversion (Prd. & Inv. &) ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE636, which indicates a "System error: Overflow during product unit conversion," typically occurs when there is an issue with the conversion of product quantities between different units of measure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, production planning, or when processing transactions involving products with different unit measures.
  Causes:
  
  Large Quantity Values: The error may occur if the quantity being processed exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the system for the specific unit of measure.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure Configuration: If the units of measure for a product are not configured correctly, it can lead to conversion errors.
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for storing quantity values may not be sufficient to handle the values being processed, leading to overflow.
  Rounding Issues: Rounding during conversions can sometimes lead to unexpected results, especially if the values are very large or very small.
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