How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES664 - Overflow occurred while calculating the total granted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Overflow occurred while calculating the total granted

What causes this issue?

An overflow occurred during the calculation of the <LS>Total Granted
</>. Therefore the system set the value of the <LS>Total Granted</> to
zero.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES664 - Overflow occurred while calculating the total granted ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES664 indicates that an overflow occurred while calculating the total granted amount in a financial transaction or report. This typically happens when the system attempts to sum up values that exceed the maximum limit that can be handled by the data type used for the calculation.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for storing the total granted amount may have a maximum limit (e.g., integer overflow).
  Large Data Volume: If there are a large number of entries or very high values being summed, it can lead to an overflow.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the financial module may not be set up to handle large amounts or may not be aligned with the business requirements.
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted data entries that are causing unexpected results during calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types used in the calculations. If necessary, consider changing the data type to one that can handle larger values (e.g., from integer to decimal).
  Review Input Data: Check the input data for any anomalies or extremely high values that could be causing the overflow. Clean up any erroneous data entries.
  Adjust Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the relevant financial module to ensure they are set up to handle the expected volume and size of transactions.
  Limit Data Volume: If possible, limit the number of records being processed at one time. This can be done by filtering the data or processing it in smaller batches.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that address this specific error message. There may be updates or fixes available.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial transactions and error handling for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the overflow error and implement a suitable solution.