How To Fix CX103 - Overflow during quantity calculation for BOM item &2 in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Overflow during quantity calculation for BOM item &2 in &1

What causes this issue?

An overflow occurred during the calculation of the quantity for BOM item
&V2& in &V1&.
The calculated quantity &V3& leads to an overflow.

System Response

The system could not calculate the result.

How to fix this error?

Please check your configuration model.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX103 - Overflow during quantity calculation for BOM item &2 in &1 ?

  The SAP error message CX103, which indicates an "Overflow during quantity calculation for BOM item &2 in &1," typically occurs when there is an arithmetic overflow during the calculation of quantities in a Bill of Materials (BOM). This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Large Quantity Values: The quantities defined in the BOM or the related operations may exceed the maximum limit that can be handled by the system.
  Incorrect Data: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data in the BOM, such as negative quantities or extremely high values.
  Unit of Measure Issues: The unit of measure (UoM) conversions may lead to unexpected results, especially if the UoM is not properly defined or if there are discrepancies in the conversion factors.
  Calculation Logic: The logic used for calculating the quantities may not be able to handle the specific scenario, leading to an overflow.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Data: Review the BOM data for item &2