How To Fix GR649 - Result too large in formula evaluation

GR649 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Result too large in formula evaluation

What causes this issue?

The Report Writer can only display values less than 10000 billion
(10**13). However, the formula amounted in a result larger than this.

System Response

The result is set to 0. Processing is continued.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether the formula used is meaningful. If necessary,
display the desired figures as multiples of a base unit by dividing the
original formula with a suitable number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR649 - Result too large in formula evaluation ?

  The SAP error message GR649 ("Result too large in formula evaluation") typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with large datasets or complex calculations in formulas. This error indicates that the result of a formula exceeds the maximum allowable size or limits defined by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Volume: The formula is processing a large volume of data, leading to a result that exceeds the system's limits.
  Complex Calculations: The formula may involve complex calculations or aggregations that generate a result too large for the system to handle.
  Data Type Limitations: The data types used in the formula may have inherent limitations on the size of the result (e.g., integer overflow).
  Configuration Settings: System settings or configurations may impose limits on the size of results that can be processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Simplify the Formula: Break down complex formulas into simpler components or calculations. This can help reduce the size of