How To Fix CK429 - Material &: Overflow during conversion into &

CK429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Material &: Overflow during conversion into &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK429 - Material &: Overflow during conversion into & ?

  The SAP error message CK429, which states "Material &: Overflow during conversion into &," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with material valuation and cost calculations. This error indicates that there is an overflow issue when the system attempts to convert a value into a specific format or data type, often due to the size of the number exceeding the limits of the data type being used.
  Causes:
  
  Large Values: The most common cause of this error is that the cost or quantity values being processed are too large for the data type defined in the system. This can happen if there are very high material costs or large quantities involved in the calculation.
  Data Type Limitations: The data types used in the calculations (e.g., integer, decimal) have specific limits, and if the calculations exceed these limits, an overflow occurs.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or