How To Fix MLCCS101 - Field overflow when determining the cost component split

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MLCCS - Message for Actual Costing

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Field overflow when determining the cost component split

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MLCCS101 - Field overflow when determining the cost component split ?

  The SAP error message MLCCS101, which indicates a "Field overflow when determining the cost component split," typically occurs during the process of calculating or displaying cost component splits in the context of Material Ledger or Product Costing. This error suggests that the system is trying to store or process a value that exceeds the defined limits of a field in the database or in the program logic.
  Causes:
  
  Data Overflow: The most common cause is that the values being processed for cost components exceed the maximum allowable size for the fields defined in the database or in the program.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of cost component structures or settings in the Material Ledger or Product Costing module can lead to this error.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system that manipulate cost component data, they may not handle large values correctly.
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with master data, such as