How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY228 - Overflow when calculating valuation quantity

/SCWM/DELIVERY228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Overflow when calculating valuation quantity

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/SCWM/DELIVERY228 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY228 indicates an overflow issue when calculating the valuation quantity in the context of warehouse management and delivery processes. This typically occurs when the system attempts to perform calculations that exceed the maximum limits for numeric values, often due to large quantities or incorrect data entries.
  Causes:
  
  Large Quantities: The most common cause is that the quantity being processed is too large for the system to handle, leading to an overflow.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or unrealistic data entries in the delivery or stock management documents can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to quantity handling or valuation methods.
  System Limitations: The underlying data types used in calculations may have limitations that are being exceeded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quantity Values: Review the quantities involved in the delivery or stock movement. Ensure that they are within reasonable limits and correct any unrealistic values.
  Data Validation: Validate the data entries