How To Fix VF_PRC_API029 - Price element &1: A field overflow occurred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_PRC_API - Messages for Pricing API

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Price element &1: A field overflow occurred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_PRC_API029 - Price element &1: A field overflow occurred ?

  The SAP error message:
  VF_PRC_API029 Price element &1: A field overflow occurred
  typically occurs during billing document processing, specifically when the pricing procedure tries to store or calculate a value that exceeds the allowed length or format of the target field in the database or internal structure.
  
  Cause
  
  Field Overflow means that the value calculated or retrieved for a price element (condition type) is too large to fit into the defined field length or decimal places.
  This usually happens when:
  The amount or quantity for a condition exceeds the maximum allowed digits or decimal places.
  The pricing condition value is too large due to incorrect data or calculation (e.g., very high price, quantity, or discount).
  The data type or length defined in the pricing procedure or condition record is insufficient.
  Currency or unit conversions lead to unexpected large values.
  Custom enhancements or user exits modify pricing values incorrectly.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Condition Record and Pricing Procedure:
  
  Verify the condition record for the price