How To Fix RSPLFOX165 - Overflow occurred when calculating &1 with value &2

RSPLFOX165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLFOX - FOX messages: Parsing and runtime

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Overflow occurred when calculating &1 with value &2

What causes this issue?

A calculation was performed in the formula that produced a value that is
either too large or too small. Very large and very small numbers can
only be handled with key figures of type F.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use key figures of type F if you have to deal with such large or small
numbers.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFOX165 - Overflow occurred when calculating &1 with value &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFOX165, which states "Overflow occurred when calculating &1 with value &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the calculation of key figures in a query or during the execution of a planning function. This error indicates that the result of a calculation exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the system, leading to an overflow.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for the calculation may not be able to handle the size of the numbers being processed. For example, if a calculation results in a value larger than what can be stored in an integer or floating-point variable.
  Incorrect Aggregation: If the aggregation logic in the query or planning function is not set up correctly, it may lead to unexpected large values.
  Large Input Values: If the input values for the calculation are excessively large, they