How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND271 - Conversion error; number too high

/SCMTMS/TEND271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Conversion error; number too high

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND271 - Conversion error; number too high ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND271 Conversion error; number too high typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the conversion of a numerical value, often related to the handling of large numbers or values that exceed the defined limits in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The error usually arises when a number being processed exceeds the maximum limit defined for its data type in the SAP system. For example, if a field is defined as an integer and the value being processed is larger than what can be stored in an integer, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Input: Sometimes, the error can be triggered by incorrect or unexpected data input, such as a misconfigured master data or transactional data that contains values outside the expected range.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate numerical values,