How To Fix BUX_EEW009 - Enter the decimal length for data type "Decimal"

BUX_EEW009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUX_EEW - Message Class for generic wizard for BP ABA 7.0

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Enter the decimal length for data type "Decimal"

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BUX_EEW009 - Details

• The SAP error message BUX_EEW009 indicates that there is a missing or incorrect configuration for the decimal length of a data type defined as "Decimal" in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) or when working with data types in custom development or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The decimal length for a data type has not been specified in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Type Definition: The data type may have been defined incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing the required decimal length.
  Custom Development Issues: If you are working with custom programs or enhancements, the error may stem from incorrect coding or missing parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the data type in question.
  Ensure that the decimal length is specified correctly. For a decimal data type, both the total length and the decimal