How To Fix WV771 - Overflow during calculation of key figures

WV771 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Overflow during calculation of key figures

What causes this issue?

The results of the calculations for the columns "Pct. change sls"
and/or "PercChngRevenue" in market-basket price calculation are greater
than the output length of the corresponding field values in the basic
list or in the detail list on the organizational levels.

System Response

The field values "Pct. change sls" and/or "PercChngRevenue" are set to
a maximum value.

How to fix this error?

Check the values of the individual items for the columns "Final Price"
and/or "Net SP" and correct the individual values which are too high.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV771 - Overflow during calculation of key figures ?

  The SAP error message WV771, which states "Overflow during calculation of key figures," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems when there is an issue with the calculation of key figures in a query or report. This error indicates that the result of a calculation exceeds the maximum limit that can be handled by the system, leading to an overflow.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Limitations: The data type used for the key figures may not be able to accommodate the size of the calculated value. For example, if a key figure is defined as an integer and the calculation results in a value larger than the maximum integer limit, an overflow will occur.
  
  
  Large Data Volumes: When processing large datasets, especially in aggregations or calculations, the resulting values can exceed the limits of the defined data types.
  
  
  Incorrect Calculation Logic: If the logic used in the calculation of