How To Fix VW119 - Overflow summing quantities in the deliveries

VW119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Overflow summing quantities in the deliveries

What causes this issue?

An overflow was reported as the quantity fields (weight, volume) of the
deliveries (inbound deliveries) for the planning header were being added
up.

System Response

The system sets the corresponding accumulated quantity field of the
shipment or free delivery to zero.

How to fix this error?

The problem can be avoided by specifying a different unit of measurement
for shipping type &V1& (e.g.: tonnes instead of kilograms) in
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW119 - Overflow summing quantities in the deliveries ?

  The SAP error message VW119 "Overflow summing quantities in the deliveries" typically occurs when the system encounters an issue with the summation of quantities in delivery documents. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of delivery documents, when processing goods movements, or when performing inventory management tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Limitations: The error is often caused by exceeding the maximum limit of the data type used for storing quantities. In SAP, certain fields may have a maximum value that can be stored, and if the total quantity exceeds this limit, the overflow error occurs.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration issues in the delivery or inventory management settings can lead to incorrect calculations or summations.
  Large Quantities: If you are processing a large number of items or very high quantities in a single delivery, it may lead to this overflow error.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the delivery processing