SAP Message 06638 - Overflow in total number of points for item

Diagnosis
The total number of points (order quantity multiplied by the number ofpoints per order unit) exceeds its maximum possible value (i.e. themaximum field length).

System Response
If this is not an error message, you can continue.
In PO processing, exceeding the maximum field length has noconsequences because the total number of points is not updated in thedatabase.

Procedure
Check that the number of points per order unit is realistic.