How To Fix MILL090 - A field overflow occurred during the conversion: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 090

• Message text: A field overflow occurred during the conversion: &1 &2

What causes this issue?

A field overflow occurred during quantiy conversion. The entered
quantity &V1& &V2& is too big.

System Response

Your entry is reset to zero.

How to fix this error?

Enter a quantity smaller than &V1& &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL090 - A field overflow occurred during the conversion: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message MILL090 indicates that a field overflow occurred during a conversion process, which typically means that the data being processed exceeds the limits of the target field's data type or size. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, data processing, or when performing calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source data may be larger than the target field can accommodate. For example, trying to store a number with more digits than the target field allows.
  Incorrect Field Length: The field in the database or data structure may not be defined with sufficient length to hold the incoming data.
  Conversion Errors: Issues may arise during data type conversions, such as converting a string to a number where the string is too long or not formatted correctly.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the definitions of the fields involved in the conversion. Ensure that the target field has an appropriate length and data type to accommodate the incoming data.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks before data is processed to ensure that it meets the expected format and size.
  Adjust Data Input: If the data being inputted is under your control, ensure that it conforms to the expected limits of the target fields.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in SAP to trace the exact point of failure. This can help identify which specific field is causing the overflow.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to see if there are known issues or recommendations.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch such exceptions and provide meaningful feedback to users.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message MILL090.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may want to look into specific transaction codes related to the process (e.g., MM01 for material master, etc.).
  Data Dictionary: Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables and fields to understand their definitions and constraints.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If applicable, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be affecting the data processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MILL090 error and implement a solution to resolve it.