How To Fix RECD142 - Results of the calculation are too large and cannot be shown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Results of the calculation are too large and cannot be shown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD142 - Results of the calculation are too large and cannot be shown ?

  The SAP error message RECD142, which states "Results of the calculation are too large and cannot be shown," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module or other financial calculations where the results exceed the system's limits for display or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Numerical Values: The error is often triggered when calculations result in values that exceed the maximum limit that can be displayed or processed by the system. This can happen in scenarios involving large datasets, extensive calculations, or when dealing with high volumes of transactions.
  Data Type Limitations: The data types used in the calculations may have inherent limits. For example, if a calculation results in a number larger than what can be stored in a standard integer or floating-point variable, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not be optimized for handling large calculations, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Calculation