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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)
Message number: 080
Message text: An overflow occured: Currency change is not possible
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WB2B2080
- An overflow occured: Currency change is not possible ?The SAP error message WB2B2080, "An overflow occurred: Currency change is not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting where currency conversion is involved. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the currency conversion process has exceeded the allowable limits, leading to an overflow.
Causes:
- Large Amounts: The transaction amounts being processed may be too large for the system to handle during currency conversion.
- Currency Conversion Rates: Issues with the currency conversion rates, such as incorrect or missing rates, can lead to calculation errors.
- Data Type Limitations: The data types used for currency values may not be able to accommodate the size of the numbers being processed.
- Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the currency settings or in the financial module can lead to this error.
- Rounding Issues: Rounding during currency conversion can sometimes lead to unexpected results, especially with very large numbers.
Solutions:
- Check Transaction Amounts: Review the amounts involved in the transaction to ensure they are within reasonable limits.
- Review Currency Conversion Rates: Ensure that the currency conversion rates are correctly maintained in the system. Check for any missing or incorrect rates.
- Adjust Data Types: If possible, review the data types used for currency fields in the relevant tables and ensure they can handle the expected values.
- Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to currencies in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
- Rounding Settings: Review the rounding settings in the system to ensure they are appropriate for the transactions being processed.
- Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error.
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