How To Fix FVER019 - Overflow when calculating settlement, position or local currency amounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVER - Message Class for Executable Security Rights

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Overflow when calculating settlement, position or local currency amounts

What causes this issue?

An overflow occurred when calculating the settlement, position or local
currency amounts in one of the flows generated when a security right
was exercised. The figures used for the calculation were too large.

System Response

The security right cannot be exercised.

How to fix this error?

The problem can be solved by dividing the position to be exercised into
several exercise amounts. This significantly reduces the amount of the
position to be exercised for each exercise.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVER019 - Overflow when calculating settlement, position or local currency amounts ?

  The SAP error message FVER019 indicates an overflow issue that occurs during the calculation of settlement, position, or local currency amounts. This typically happens when the values being processed exceed the maximum limit that can be handled by the system, often due to large amounts or incorrect data entries.
  Causes:
  
  Large Amounts: The most common cause is that the amounts being processed are too large for the data type used in the calculations.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the system may not be set up to handle the expected volume of transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or excessive data entries in the relevant fields can lead to overflow situations.
  Currency Conversion Issues: Problems during currency conversion, especially if the exchange rates are not set correctly or if they lead to unexpectedly large values.
  System Limitations: The underlying database or application may have limitations on the size of numeric fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Entries: Review the data entries for any inaccuracies or excessively large values. Ensure that the amounts are within reasonable limits.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is due to configuration, consult with your SAP administrator to adjust the settings to accommodate larger amounts.
  Review Currency Settings: Ensure that currency conversion rates are correctly set and that they do not lead to inflated values.
  Use Appropriate Data Types: If you have access to the backend, ensure that the data types used for storing amounts can handle the expected range of values.
  Batch Processing: If processing large volumes of transactions, consider breaking them into smaller batches to avoid overflow.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on handling financial transactions and error messages.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N) that may help in reviewing the affected transactions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further investigation.