How To Fix K9252 - Enter smaller values (field overflow)

K9252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Enter smaller values (field overflow)

What causes this issue?

An overflow occurred during calculation of a formula.

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?

Enter smaller values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9252 - Enter smaller values (field overflow) ?

  The SAP error message K9252 ("Enter smaller values (field overflow)") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or data entry where the value being input exceeds the allowable limit for a specific field in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI), where numerical values are restricted by field size or data type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Size Limitations: Each field in SAP has a defined size (e.g., number of digits). If the value you are trying to enter exceeds this size, the system will throw an overflow error.
  Data Type Restrictions: Certain fields may only accept specific types of data (e.g., integers, decimals). Entering a value that does not conform to these restrictions can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the specific transaction may impose additional limits that are not immediately apparent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Limits: Review the documentation or