How To Fix M2038 - Overflow: table TMC1

M2038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Overflow: table TMC1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2038 - Overflow: table TMC1 ?

  The SAP error message M2038, which indicates "Overflow: table TMC1," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error suggests that the system has encountered an overflow condition in the TMC1 table, which is related to the management of stock quantities or movements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Overflow: The TMC1 table is used to store information about stock movements. If the quantity of stock movements exceeds the maximum limit that can be stored in the fields of this table, it results in an overflow error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, incorrect configuration settings in the material management module can lead to unexpected data entries that cause overflow.
  Large Volume of Transactions: A high volume of transactions being processed in a short period can also lead to this error, especially if the system is not optimized for such loads.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entries: Review the stock movements and ensure that there are no erroneous entries that could