How To Fix CLBW031 - Value overflow for characteristic &, value &, object type &, object &

CLBW031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLBW - Classification and BW

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Value overflow for characteristic &, value &, object type &, object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLBW031 - Value overflow for characteristic &, value &, object type &, object & ?

  The SAP error message CLBW031 indicates a "Value overflow" for a specific characteristic, value, object type, and object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an attempt to process data that exceeds the defined limits for a particular characteristic or key figure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The data being processed may exceed the maximum limit defined for the characteristic or key figure. For example, if a characteristic is defined as an integer and the incoming value is larger than what can be stored in that integer type.
  Aggregation Issues: When aggregating data, the sum of values may exceed the maximum limit for the data type.
  Incorrect Data Loading: Data being loaded into the InfoProvider may not conform to the expected format or range, leading to overflow errors.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObjects or InfoProviders that are not