How To Fix IK018 - Filed overflow occurred during conversion from & & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IK - Messages for Maintenance and Display of Costs in PM Order

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Filed overflow occurred during conversion from & & to &

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYS OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IK018 - Filed overflow occurred during conversion from & & to & ?

  The SAP error message IK018, which states "Field overflow occurred during conversion from & & to &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to convert data from one format to another, and the resulting value exceeds the allowable limits of the target field. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, data processing, or when performing calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source data type may have a larger range than the target data type. For example, trying to convert a large integer to a smaller integer type.
  Exceeding Field Length: The value being converted may exceed the maximum length defined for the target field.
  Incorrect Data Input: User input may contain invalid or unexpected values that cannot be processed correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the system configuration or data model can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the source and target fields are compatible. If necessary, adjust the data types to accommodate larger values.
  Validate Input Data: Implement validation checks to ensure that the data being entered or processed does not exceed the limits of the target field.
  Adjust Field Lengths: If possible, increase the length of the target field in the database or data structure to accommodate larger values.
  Review Conversion Logic: If the error occurs during a specific conversion process, review the logic to ensure it handles edge cases and large values appropriately.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the exact point of failure and identify the specific values causing the overflow.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to analyze the code where the error occurs.
  Data Dictionary: Review the data dictionary (SE11) to understand the definitions and constraints of the fields involved in the conversion.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the error occurs in custom code, check for user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the data processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IK018 error and implement an appropriate solution.