How To Fix /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS298 - Number of decimal places is required for numeric characteristics

/ACCGO/CCK_DPQS298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS -

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Number of decimal places is required for numeric characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS298 - Number of decimal places is required for numeric characteristics ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS298 indicates that a numeric characteristic in your SAP system requires a specification of the number of decimal places, but this has not been provided. This error typically arises in the context of data entry or configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification or material management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Decimal Places: The characteristic in question is defined as a numeric type but does not have a specified number of decimal places.
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to the requirement for decimal places not being fulfilled.
  Data Entry Error: When entering data for a characteristic, the user may have overlooked specifying the decimal places.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the "Number of Decimal Places" field is filled in with the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  If you