How To Fix GA199 - The sum of the values entered leads to a field overflow

GA199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 199

• Message text: The sum of the values entered leads to a field overflow

What causes this issue?

You have entered fixed amounts when creating the cycle. Each of the
individual values lies under the maximum entry length, however the
total of the values exceeds this.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Reduce your values so that the total of all values does not exceed the
maximum entry length.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA199 - The sum of the values entered leads to a field overflow ?

  The SAP error message GA199, which states "The sum of the values entered leads to a field overflow," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or data entry where the total of the values exceeds the maximum limit that can be stored in a specific field. This can happen in various modules, including General Ledger (FI), Asset Accounting (AA), or other financial-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Limitations: Each field in SAP has a defined maximum size. If the sum of the values entered exceeds this limit, the system will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrectly entered values, such as entering excessively large numbers or incorrect decimal placements, can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the system may not align with the expected data ranges, leading to overflow errors.
  Currency Conversion: If currency conversion is involved, the resulting value after conversion may exceed the field limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review