How To Fix RM337 - Posting leads to overflow

RM337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Posting leads to overflow

What causes this issue?

The posting causes an arithmetical overflow.

System Response

The system does not post your data.

How to fix this error?

Please notify your system administrator.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM337 - Posting leads to overflow ?

  The SAP error message RM337, which states "Posting leads to overflow," typically occurs during financial postings when the system encounters a situation where the resulting value exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with large amounts, currency conversions, or when the system is trying to calculate totals that exceed the defined limits.
  Causes:
  
  Large Amounts: The transaction amount being posted is too large for the defined data type in the database.
  Currency Conversion: If the transaction involves currency conversion, the resulting value may exceed the limits.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or data types can lead to overflow errors.
  Data Type Limitations: The data types used in the database may have specific limits (e.g., integer limits).
  Accumulated Values: If there are accumulated values from previous postings that are already close to the limit, a new posting could push it