How To Fix 1B079 - More than & decimals in number &

1B079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 079

• Message text: More than & decimals in number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B079 - More than & decimals in number & ?

  The SAP error message 1B079 ("More than & decimals in number &") typically occurs when a numeric field in SAP is being populated with a value that exceeds the allowed number of decimal places defined for that field. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry, data import, or when processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field in question has a defined number of decimal places, and the value being entered exceeds this limit.
  Data Import: If you are importing data from an external source, the source data may have more decimal places than the target field allows.
  User Input: Users may inadvertently enter a value with too many decimal places during manual data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Review the field definition in the relevant data dictionary (DDIC) or transaction to determine the allowed number of decimal places. Adjust the input value accordingly.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry or