How To Fix AQ173 - Decimal places allowed only for type P

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Decimal places allowed only for type P

What causes this issue?

You attempted to specify decimal places for an additional field,
although it is not type P.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either remove the decimal place specification or change the additional
field type to P.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ173 - Decimal places allowed only for type P ?

  The SAP error message AQ173 ("Decimal places allowed only for type P") typically occurs when there is an attempt to use decimal places in a field that is not defined to accept them. This error is related to the data type definitions in SAP, particularly when dealing with numeric fields.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error arises when a field that is expected to hold a packed number (type P) is being assigned a value with decimal places, but the field is defined as an integer or another type that does not support decimals.
  Field Definition: The field in question may be defined in the database or in the program as a type that does not allow decimal places (e.g., type I for integers).
  Input Data: The data being inputted or processed may contain decimal values that are not compatible with the field's data type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Review the data dictionary (SE11) for the field in question. Ensure that it is defined as a packed number (type P) if it needs to accept decimal values.
  Adjust Data Type: If the field is incorrectly defined, you may need to change its data type to type P or adjust the logic in your program to ensure that only integer values are passed to integer fields.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your code to ensure that only appropriate values are assigned to fields based on their data types.
  Review Input Data: If the error occurs during data entry or processing, check the source of the data to ensure that it conforms to the expected format.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Types in SAP: Understanding the different data types in SAP ABAP is crucial. Type P (packed number) allows for decimal places, while types like I (integer) do not.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check field definitions and SE80 (Object Navigator) to review the program logic.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the incorrect data assignment is happening.
  
  By addressing the data type definitions and ensuring that the input data matches the expected formats, you can resolve the AQ173 error effectively.