How To Fix FRMLDLG496 - Price of mat.& or subst. & is too high for the available number of digits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Price of mat.& or subst. & is too high for the available number of digits

What causes this issue?

The field for the price contains 11 digits of which 2 are decimal
places. Therefore the price can be displayed with nine digits. The
price for the material or substance has been set so high that the
result of the costing for the price is higher than can be displayed
with 9 digits.

System Response

No costing price is displayed for the material or substance.

How to fix this error?

Check the material prices in the material master or the substance
prices in the property tree and correct the values that are too high.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG496 - Price of mat.& or subst. & is too high for the available number of digits ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG496 indicates that the price of a material or substitute is too high to be represented within the available number of digits in the system. This typically occurs when the price exceeds the maximum limit that can be stored in the designated field for pricing in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Price Value: The price of the material or substitute exceeds the maximum value that can be stored in the pricing field. This is often due to inflation, incorrect data entry, or changes in pricing strategy.
  Field Configuration: The configuration of the pricing field may not be set to accommodate larger values, leading to this error when attempting to enter or save a price that is too high.
  Currency Issues: If the currency conversion results in a price that exceeds the limit, this error can also occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Price Value: Review the price being entered for the material or substitute. Ensure that it is within a reasonable range and does not exceed the maximum limit for the pricing field.
  Adjust Field Configuration: If the price is valid but still exceeds the limit, consider adjusting the field configuration in the SAP system. This may involve changing the data type or increasing the number of digits allowed for the price field.
  Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings and ensure that the conversion rates are correct. If necessary, update the currency conversion rates to reflect accurate pricing.
  Consult with SAP Basis or ABAP Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team to investigate further and make necessary adjustments to the system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling pricing issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing configuration and field settings to understand the limits and how to adjust them.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise from the adjustments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.