How To Fix MM106 - Field overflow occurred during conversion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Field overflow occurred during conversion

What causes this issue?

A field overflow occurred during conversion. One possible reason is
that the numerical transfer parameters you have defined are too small
(this is paricularly likely with field types P and I).

System Response

The conversion cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

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 MM106 - Field overflow occurred during conversion ?

  The SAP error message MM106, which states "Field overflow occurred during conversion," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when there is an issue with data conversion, particularly when the system attempts to convert a value that exceeds the defined limits of the target field.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being processed may be too large for the target field's data type (e.g., trying to store a number larger than what an integer field can hold).
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the material master or related tables may not align with the expected data formats or sizes.
  Input Errors: User input may contain invalid or excessively large values that exceed the field's capacity.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle data conversions properly, leading to overflow errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values being entered or processed to ensure they are within acceptable limits for the target