How To Fix M3802 - Counter overflow in table MSTA

M3802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Counter overflow in table MSTA

What causes this issue?

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

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M3802 - Details

• The SAP error message M3802, which indicates a "Counter overflow in table MSTA," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material master data. This error is related to the MSTA table, which stores status information for materials in inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an overflow in the counter that tracks the number of movements or transactions for a particular material. This can happen if the number of movements exceeds the maximum value that can be stored in the counter field, which is often a limitation of the data type used in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3802 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that there are no inconsistencies or issues with the data.
  
  
  Reset the Counter: If the counter has indeed overflowed, you may need to reset it. This typically requires technical intervention, and