How To Fix CK212 - Field overflow during valuation of an external operation

CK212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Field overflow during valuation of an external operation

What causes this issue?

A field overflow occurred during the valuation of an external activity
using a <DS:GLOS.purchasing_info_record>purchasing info record</>:
purchasing info record : &V1&
purchasing organisation : &V2&
plant : &V3&
activity quantity : &V4&

System Response

The external operation has zero as the value in the cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Check the conditions in the relevant purchasing info. record. When
doing so, take note of the pricing strategy for the valuation of
external operations. This is defined under the valuation variant and
determines which price is used for valuation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK212 - Field overflow during valuation of an external operation ?

  The SAP error message CK212, which states "Field overflow during valuation of an external operation," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with external operations in production or costing scenarios. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the data being processed exceeds the allowable limits for a particular field, leading to an overflow.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The error often arises when the values being processed (such as costs, quantities, or other numerical data) exceed the maximum limit defined for the data type in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the costing settings or master data (like material master, routing, or work center) can lead to unexpected values that cause overflow.
  Large Quantity or Cost Values: If the external operation involves very large quantities or costs, it may exceed the field size defined in the system.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements