How To Fix KX915 - Data record could not be posted due to overflow in numerical field

KX915 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 915

• Message text: Data record could not be posted due to overflow in numerical field

What causes this issue?

The data record
&v1&
of query &v2& could not be updated in SAP-EIS since there was an
overflow in numeric field &v3& of type &v4&.

System Response

Allowed lengths during SAP-EIS transfer:
Data type: | No.of places incl. decimal places
--------------------------------------------------------------------
P, Currency fld | 8 (2 DP)
P, Other fields | 8 (3 DP)
Integer | -2**31 to 2**31-1 (NO decimal places)
Floating | theoretically 1E-307 to 1E+307 (+/-) (3 DP)

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator so that the update can be performed
correctly (correct length or separation of update in several steps).

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX915 - Data record could not be posted due to overflow in numerical field ?

  The SAP error message KX915, which states "Data record could not be posted due to overflow in numerical field," typically occurs when a numerical value exceeds the maximum limit that can be stored in a specific field within the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial transactions, cost allocations, or other data entries that involve numerical calculations.
  Causes:
  
  
  Exceeding Field Limits: The most common cause is that the value being entered or calculated exceeds the maximum allowable limit for that particular numerical field. For example, if a field is defined to hold a maximum of 10 digits, entering a value of 1,000,000,000 would cause an overflow.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter incorrect data, such as too many decimal places or an incorrect format.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the specific module may not be set up to handle the expected