How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT041 - Arithmetic overflow occurred for net weight of document &1,item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Arithmetic overflow occurred for net weight of document &1,item &2

What causes this issue?

Arithmetic overflow

System Response

Arithmetic Exception cx_sy_arithmetic_overflow occured.

How to fix this error?

Change the Invoiced quantity in the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT041 - Arithmetic overflow occurred for net weight of document &1,item &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_INTRASTAT041 Arithmetic overflow occurred for net weight of document &1, item &2
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the Intrastat data processing or reporting when the net weight value for a particular document and item exceeds the allowed numeric range or field length defined in the system. Essentially, the net weight value is too large to be handled by the data type or field size in the Intrastat reporting program or table.
  Intrastat reporting in SAP requires net weight values to be within certain limits. If the net weight is very large (e.g., due to incorrect unit of measure, wrong quantity, or data entry error), the system cannot process it and throws an arithmetic overflow error.
  Common reasons include:
  
  Incorrect unit of measure conversion leading to an unexpectedly large net weight.
  Data entry errors causing abnormally high net weight values.
  Customizing or master data issues where the net weight field length or data type is insufficient.
  Intrastat program or report expecting a smaller numeric range than the actual data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the net weight values for the document and item mentioned in the error message.  
  
  Use transaction codes like MB51, VL03N, or ME23N to review the document/item details.
  Verify the net weight and unit of measure for correctness.
  
  
  
  Verify unit of measure and conversion factors:  
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure used for the material is correct and consistent.
  Check the conversion factors between base unit and net weight unit in material master (MM03) and in the Intrastat customizing.
  
  
  
  Adjust the net weight if incorrect:  
  
  If the net weight is wrong due to data entry or master data error, correct it.
  If the net weight is genuinely large, consider if it is realistic or if the unit of measure needs adjustment.
  
  
  
  Check Intrastat customizing and program settings:  
  
  Review the Intrastat configuration in transaction WEIS or S_ALR_87012103.
  Check if any OSS notes or SAP notes are available for your SAP version that address this overflow issue.
  Sometimes, SAP provides patches or notes to increase the field length or handle larger values.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes if available:  
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_INTRASTAT041 or Intrastat arithmetic overflow.
  Implement any relevant notes that fix the issue.
  
  
  
  Test after corrections:  
  
  After making corrections, re-run the Intrastat report or processing to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Intrastat is used for statistical reporting of goods movements between EU member states.
  Net weight is a critical field in Intrastat declarations.
  Arithmetic overflow errors typically indicate data type or field length limitations.
  SAP Notes and OSS messages can provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Common transactions related to Intrastat: WEIS, S_ALR_87012103, MB51, VL03N.
  
  
  If you provide the SAP system version or more context, I can help you find specific SAP Notes or patches related to this error.