How To Fix CK041 - Field overflow with material & plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Field overflow with material & plant &

What causes this issue?

During material valuation, a field overflow occurred for material &V1&
in plant &V2&.
The system attempted to valuate the material usage with
<DS:GLOS.valuation_strategy>valuation strategy</> &v3& in the
<DS:GLOS.valuation_variant>valuation variant</>.

System Response

The system cannot determine a price for the material.
&what_to_do&
Check the settings for the strategy sequence <LS>Material valuation</>
in the valuation variant that is assigned to the costing variant.
<DS:TRAN.CKC1>Check costing variant</>
&sys_admin&
If necessary, correct the strategy sequence.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK041 - Field overflow with material & plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK041 "Field overflow with material & plant &" typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data or cost estimates. This error indicates that a field in the system has exceeded its defined length or capacity, which can happen for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Length Exceeded: The most common cause is that the data being processed (such as material number, plant code, or other related fields) exceeds the maximum length defined in the database or program.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or costing settings that lead to unexpected data lengths.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not handle data correctly, leading to overflow errors.
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, data corruption in the database can lead to unexpected behavior and errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material and Plant Data: Verify that the material number and plant code being used are correct and do not exceed the defined lengths in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for material master data and costing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the overflow is occurring. This may require the assistance of a developer.
  Data Cleanup: If there are any inconsistencies or corrupt data entries, clean up the data to ensure it adheres to the expected formats and lengths.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transactions like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Mass Cost Estimate) where this error might occur.
  Field Lengths: Familiarize yourself with the field lengths for material and plant codes in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA for material master).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that are involved in the costing process, review their implementation to ensure they are not causing the overflow.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK041 error and implement a solution to resolve it.