How To Fix MQ445 - Overflow while translating an amount - maximum value was entered

MQ445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Overflow while translating an amount - maximum value was entered

What causes this issue?

A field overflow occurred when translating an amount field in the
CONVERSION phase. The field in question is, however, defined as "not
relevant to conversion" or as a value limit field.

System Response

The maximum possible value was written into the translated field.

How to fix this error?

Check the relevance of the change in this field once the conversion has
finished.

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.

MQ445 - Details

• The SAP error message MQ445, which states "Overflow while translating an amount - maximum value was entered," typically occurs during currency conversion or when processing financial transactions that involve amounts exceeding the allowable limits defined in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, currency translation in reports, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Value: The amount being processed exceeds the maximum limit defined for the currency or the field in the database.
  Currency Conversion Issues: Problems with the currency conversion rates or settings can lead to incorrect calculations that result in overflow.
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for storing amounts may not be able to handle very large values, leading to overflow errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or currency settings in SAP can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Amounts: Review the amounts being processed to ensure they