How To Fix UPF165 - Overflow occurred when calculating &1 with value &2

UPF165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• 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 UPF165 - Overflow occurred when calculating &1 with value &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPF165, which states "Overflow occurred when calculating &1 with value &2," typically indicates that a calculation in the system has exceeded the maximum limit for a numeric field. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial calculations, data processing, or when handling large datasets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The numeric field involved in the calculation may have a defined maximum size (e.g., integer, decimal) that is being exceeded.
  Incorrect Data Input: Input values may be larger than expected or not properly validated, leading to calculations that exceed the limits.
  Calculation Logic: The logic used in the calculation may not account for certain scenarios, leading to unexpected results.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the system may not be optimized for the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Values: Check the values being used in the calculation to ensure they are within acceptable limits. Validate the data being processed.
  Adjust Data