How To Fix 5U128 - Enter both a rounding rule and a divisor or leave both empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Enter both a rounding rule and a divisor or leave both empty

What causes this issue?

The rounding rule and the rounding divisor are complementary entries.
You cannot enter one without the other.

System Response

The system must know how and to what amount the rounding is to occur,
otherwise it will not be able to save.

How to fix this error?

Make entries in both fields or leave both blank.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U128 - Enter both a rounding rule and a divisor or leave both empty ?

  The SAP error message 5U128 indicates that there is an issue with the rounding rule and divisor settings in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error states: "Enter both a rounding rule and a divisor or leave both empty." This means that the system expects either both fields to be filled in or both to be left blank, but not one filled and the other empty.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The rounding rule and divisor fields are not configured correctly in the relevant transaction or master data.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, one of the fields was filled while the other was left empty, leading to this inconsistency.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might not be handling the rounding rules and divisors correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., in the customizing transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that both the rounding rule and divisor are set correctly according to your business requirements.
  If you do not need rounding, ensure both fields are left empty.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry screen where the error occurred.
  Make sure that if you enter a rounding rule, you also provide a divisor, and vice versa.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  If you are using a custom program, check the code to ensure that it properly validates the input for rounding rules and divisors.
  Implement error handling to provide clearer messages to users if they encounter this issue again.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction or process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Rounding Rules: These are used in financial calculations to determine how numbers should be rounded (e.g., up, down, to the nearest whole number).
  Divisor: This is typically used in calculations where a value needs to be divided, and it may also influence how rounding is applied.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on rounding rules and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.