How To Fix FTBB004 - Arithmetic overflow during rate conversion

FTBB004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBB - Message Class FTBB

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Arithmetic overflow during rate conversion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBB004 - Arithmetic overflow during rate conversion ?

  The SAP error message FTBB004, which indicates "Arithmetic overflow during rate conversion," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with currency conversions or rate calculations. This error suggests that the system has encountered a situation where the result of a calculation exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the data type used in the calculation.
  Causes:
  
  Large Amounts: The transaction amounts being processed are too large, leading to an overflow when multiplied by the exchange rate.
  Incorrect Exchange Rates: An exchange rate that is set too high or too low can lead to unexpected results during conversion.
  Data Type Limitations: The data types used for storing amounts or rates may not be sufficient to handle the values being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the currency settings or rate types in the system can lead to this error.
  Rounding Issues: Rounding during calculations can sometimes lead to values that exceed