How To Fix KW421 - Field overflow during currency translation from & to &

KW421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Field overflow during currency translation from & to &

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KW421 - Details

• The SAP error message KW421, which states "Field overflow during currency translation from & to &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the currency conversion process in SAP. This error indicates that the result of a currency conversion exceeds the maximum allowable value for the field in which it is being stored.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Limitations: The target field for the currency conversion may have a data type that cannot accommodate the resulting value. For example, if the field is defined as a numeric type with a limited number of digits, and the conversion results in a value that exceeds this limit, an overflow error will occur.
  
  
  Large Amounts: If the amounts being converted are very large, the resulting value after conversion may exceed the maximum limit of the target field.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of currency translation settings, such as incorrect exchange rates or conversion methods.
  
  
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