How To Fix EG479 - The values you have entered for primary and secondary side are too large

EG479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 479

• Message text: The values you have entered for primary and secondary side are too large

What causes this issue?

You entered values for the primary and secondary ends that cause an
overflow when calculating the transformation ratio. As a result, the
transformation ratio cannot be calculated.

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?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG479 - The values you have entered for primary and secondary side are too large ?

  The SAP error message EG479, which states "The values you have entered for primary and secondary side are too large," typically occurs in the context of configuring or processing data related to equipment, such as in the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) or SAP PS (Project System) modules. This error indicates that the values entered for certain fields exceed the allowable limits defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Field Limits: The values entered for primary and secondary sides (often related to measurements, capacities, or dimensions) exceed the maximum limits set in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have mistakenly entered incorrect or unrealistic values.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the expected range of values for the specific application or module.
  Unit of Measure Issues: The values may be entered in an incorrect unit of measure that leads to inflated numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Value Limits: Review the maximum allowable values for