How To Fix C1084 - Number of decimal places can only be reduced

C1084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Number of decimal places can only be reduced

What causes this issue?

You have increased the number of decimal places for characteristic
&v1&. Since the number of characters includes the number of decimal
places, this may lead to inconsistencies in the database.

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?

Reduce the number of decimal places again or increase the number of
characters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1084 - Number of decimal places can only be reduced ?

  The SAP error message C1084, "Number of decimal places can only be reduced," typically occurs when you are trying to change the number of decimal places for a field in a way that increases the precision, which is not allowed in SAP. This error is often encountered in the context of financial data, where the number of decimal places for currency or quantity fields is defined in a way that ensures data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field in question has a predefined number of decimal places, and you are attempting to increase this number. For example, if a field is defined to have 2 decimal places, you cannot change it to 3 decimal places.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces this rule to maintain data consistency and integrity. Increasing the number of decimal places could lead to discrepancies in calculations and reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce Decimal Places: If you need to change the number of decimal places,