How To Fix KP231 - System error: number overflow in posting line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 231

• Message text: System error: number overflow in posting line

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred during editing of the line items for updates in
activity price iteration. The maximum number of rows has been exceeded.

System Response

Values are not updated in order to prevent line items being used twice.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP231 - System error: number overflow in posting line ?

  The SAP error message KP231 ("System error: number overflow in posting line") typically occurs during the posting of a transaction in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that a numerical value being processed exceeds the allowable limits defined in the system, leading to an overflow condition.
  Causes:
  
  
  Exceeding Data Type Limits: The error often arises when a value being posted (such as costs, quantities, or amounts) exceeds the maximum limit for the data type defined in the SAP system. For example, if a cost center is trying to post a very large amount that exceeds the maximum value for a numeric field.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the cost center or internal order may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected values being processed.
  
  
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, data corruption in the database or inconsistencies in the master data can