How To Fix 06481 - Please check places after decimal point in prices and conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Please check places after decimal point in prices and conditions

What causes this issue?

The number of places after the decimal point in the old currency
differs from the number in the new currency.
<LS>Example</>
The currency DEM has two places after the decimal point, whereas the
currency JPY has none. That is to say, a price of 20.00 DM would be
translated into 2000 Yen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06481 - Please check places after decimal point in prices and conditions ?

  The SAP error message 06481, "Please check places after decimal point in prices and conditions," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the number of decimal places used in pricing or condition records. This can happen in various transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: The number of decimal places configured in the system for currency or pricing conditions does not match the number of decimal places used in the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered prices or conditions with an incorrect number of decimal places.
  Currency Settings: Different currencies may have different decimal place settings, leading to inconsistencies when prices are entered or calculated.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for materials, vendors, or customers may have incorrect pricing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Currencies > Define Decimal Places for Currencies.
  Ensure that the decimal places for the relevant currency are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions in the relevant transaction (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Ensure that the prices entered conform to the decimal places defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the prices or conditions to match the expected decimal places.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant materials, vendors, or customers to ensure that the pricing information is accurate and consistent with the system settings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review the documents and identify where the issue lies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling pricing and condition records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking and updating pricing conditions (e.g., VK11 for creating conditions, VK12 for changing conditions).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If the issue persists, consider checking for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting pricing logic.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 06481 in SAP.