How To Fix KP288 - Field overflow with iteration

KP288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Field overflow with iteration

What causes this issue?

Within the iteration for the price calculation resp. for the plan
reconciliation, a field overflow occurred for the allocation
relationship between &V1& and &V2&.

System Response

To prevent an abnormal termination, the value is set to 0. This of
course makes all results of the iteration debatable; a possible update
is therefore not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the causes for the field overflow. The problem might be caused by
an error in planning. It can also happen that the iteration provides a
divergent result.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP288 - Field overflow with iteration ?

  The SAP error message KP288 ("Field overflow with iteration") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning or cost center accounting. This error indicates that a value being processed exceeds the allowable limit for a specific field, often due to the size of the data being handled or the configuration of the system.
  Causes:
  
  Data Size Exceeding Limits: The most common cause is that the value being processed (e.g., costs, quantities) exceeds the maximum limit defined for that field in the database or application logic.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the controlling area or cost center may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected values during calculations.
  Iteration Issues: If the error occurs during an iterative process (like planning iterations), it may be due to cumulative values exceeding the field limits.
  Data Type Mismatch: If the data type of a field is not appropriate for the