How To Fix V1561 - Field overflow in case of weight or volume determination

V1561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Field overflow in case of weight or volume determination

What causes this issue?

The system tried to multiply the order quantity with the weight/volume
of the material. This resulted in a field overflow.

System Response

The system terminates order entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the volume and the weight of the underlying material in
connection with the order quantity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1561 - Field overflow in case of weight or volume determination ?

  The SAP error message V1561, which states "Field overflow in case of weight or volume determination," typically occurs when the system attempts to process a weight or volume value that exceeds the maximum limit defined for the respective field in the database. This can happen during various processes, such as sales order processing, delivery, or billing, where weight or volume calculations are involved.
  Causes:
  
  Exceeding Field Limits: The weight or volume value being processed exceeds the maximum allowable value for the corresponding field in the database.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used for weight or volume may not be appropriate, leading to inflated values.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of data may lead to incorrect values being inputted, causing overflow.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or sales document settings can lead to improper calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the field definitions in the database to understand the maximum limits for