How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_TOOL297 - Overflow in field &1 of source table &2 (value &3)

EHPRC_RCS_TOOL297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_TOOL -

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Overflow in field &1 of source table &2 (value &3)

What causes this issue?

You want to execute the data migration report. However, the system
cannot convert value &V3& in field &V1& in source table &V2& due to an
internal overflow of the RFC representation.

System Response

Provided there is no critical read or write error in addition to this
error, the destination table &V4& will contain an empty value for field
&V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the content of the destination table and adjust the values of the
field.

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 EHPRC_RCS_TOOL297 - Overflow in field &1 of source table &2 (value &3) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL297 indicates that there is an overflow in a specific field of a source table. This typically means that the value being processed exceeds the maximum limit that the field can hold. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Field &1: This represents the specific field in the source table that is experiencing the overflow.
  Source Table &2: This indicates the name of the source table where the overflow is occurring.
  Value &3: This shows the actual value that is causing the overflow.
  
  Cause
  The overflow can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: A value that exceeds the defined limits for the field has been entered.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or import, values may not be properly validated, leading to overflows.
  Incorrect Field Definition: The field may not be defined with an appropriate data type or length to accommodate the expected values.
  Calculation Errors: If the field is