How To Fix CKPRCH004 - Arithmetical overflow for material &1 in currency &2


CKPRCH004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Arithmetical overflow for material &1 in currency &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    The price field for material &v1& in currency &v2& is too small.

    System Response

    The price was not changed.

    How to fix this error?

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH004 - Arithmetical overflow for material &1 in currency &2 ?
    The SAP error message CKPRCH004, which states "Arithmetical overflow for material &1 in currency &2," typically occurs during the processing of material valuation or cost calculations in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the context of Product Costing. This error indicates that a calculation has resulted in a value that exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the system for the specified data type.
    Causes:
    
    Large Values: The most common cause of this error is that the calculated value for the material (e.g., cost, price, or quantity) is too large for the data type used in the calculation. This can happen if there are very high quantities or prices involved.
    Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the material master data, such as incorrect unit of measure or currency settings, can lead to unexpected calculations.
    Data Entry Errors: Manual entries of extremely high values in the material master or during transactions can lead to overflow

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