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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UCF2 - Messages for Currency Translation
Message number: 033
Message text: Exchange rate determination &1: &2: Arithmetic overflow &3/&4
Data was translated using procedure &V1& for determining exchange rates.
While doing this, an overflow occurred for item/transaction type &V2&
due to the arithmetic operation &V3&/&V4&.
The currency translation cannot be performed in real time.
Adjust the additional financial data for &V1&.
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UCF2033
- Exchange rate determination &1: &2: Arithmetic overflow &3/&4 ?The SAP error message UCF2033 indicates an arithmetic overflow issue during the exchange rate determination process. This typically occurs when the system attempts to perform a calculation that exceeds the maximum limit for a numeric field, leading to an overflow error.
Cause:
- Large Values: The error can occur if the exchange rates or amounts involved in the calculation are excessively large, causing the result to exceed the maximum value that can be stored in the designated data type.
- Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the exchange rate settings or incorrect data entries in the relevant tables can also lead to this error.
- Data Type Limitations: The data types used for storing exchange rates or amounts may have limitations that are being exceeded during calculations.
Solution:
- Check Exchange Rates: Review the exchange rates being used in the transaction. Ensure that they are within reasonable limits and do not contain any erroneous large values.
- Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for exchange rate determination in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling). Ensure that all settings are correctly defined.
- Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that there are no incorrect entries that could lead to an overflow. This includes checking the amounts and currencies involved in the transaction.
- Adjust Data Types: If applicable, consider adjusting the data types used for storing exchange rates or amounts to accommodate larger values, if this is feasible within your system's architecture.
- Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates that can resolve known issues.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UCF2033 error and implement a suitable solution.
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