How To Fix GP173 - Decimal overflow in period & in currency translation to &

GP173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Decimal overflow in period & in currency translation to &

What causes this issue?

The value you have entered would lead to a decimal overflow in the data
base for period &V1& after translation to currency &V2&.

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?

Reduce the amount of the value entered.
&NOTE&
Value &V3& should be stored in the data base field ; however, only
up to &V4& decimal places can be used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GP173 - Details

• The SAP error message GP173, which indicates a "Decimal overflow in period & in currency translation to &," typically occurs during the currency translation process in SAP, particularly in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error suggests that the system has encountered a value that exceeds the maximum limit for a numeric field during the currency conversion process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Large Values: The most common cause of this error is that the values being processed are too large for the defined data types in SAP. This can happen if there are large amounts in the original currency that, when converted, exceed the maximum allowable value for the target currency.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the currency translation settings or incorrect exchange rates can lead to unexpected results during the conversion process.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data (e.g., incorrect postings, duplicate entries), this can