How To Fix F5A187 - Amount is too large; leads to amount field overflow

F5A187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Amount is too large; leads to amount field overflow

What causes this issue?

You have entered an amount that is too large for the existing amount
field.

System Response

The system does not permit this entry.

How to fix this error?

Post the amount as several partial amounts and submit a message to SAP.

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 F5A187 - Amount is too large; leads to amount field overflow ?

  The SAP error message F5A187, which states "Amount is too large; leads to amount field overflow," typically occurs when a financial transaction involves an amount that exceeds the maximum limit that can be processed by the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during invoice processing, payment transactions, or journal entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Field Limits: The amount being entered exceeds the maximum value that can be stored in the designated field. This is often due to the data type limitations in the database.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If the transaction involves currency conversion, fluctuations in exchange rates may lead to an unexpectedly high amount.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be incorrectly configured, leading to inappropriate limits being set for certain transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors, such as adding extra digits or incorrect decimal placements, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Amounts: Verify the amount being entered to ensure it is within acceptable