How To Fix CMS_CURR_CONV001 - Result amount is too large;run conversion calculations in smaller amounts

CMS_CURR_CONV001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CURR_CONV - Message class for currency conversion

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Result amount is too large;run conversion calculations in smaller amounts

What causes this issue?

Convered amount in figures is too large and cannot be presented in the
required field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can run the currency conversion for the specified amount in parts.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CURR_CONV001 - Result amount is too large;run conversion calculations in smaller amounts ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CURR_CONV001 indicates that the result amount from a currency conversion calculation is too large for the system to handle in a single transaction. This typically occurs in the context of currency conversion processes, such as when dealing with large amounts in financial transactions or when converting currencies in reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Amounts: The primary cause of this error is that the amount being converted exceeds the maximum limit that SAP can process in a single calculation.
  Data Type Limitations: The data types used for storing currency values in SAP may have limitations on the maximum value they can hold.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the currency conversion settings that are not optimized for handling large amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Break Down Transactions: If possible, break down the large amounts into smaller, manageable amounts and perform the conversion in multiple steps. This can be done by splitting the transaction into smaller parts.
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