How To Fix C1128 - Too many decimal places

C1128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Too many decimal places

What causes this issue?

You want to create a characteristic with decimals. However, you have
entered more decimals than allowed for this characteristic.

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?

Enter fewer decimals.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1128 - Too many decimal places ?

  The SAP error message C1128 "Too many decimal places" typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a numeric value that exceeds the allowed number of decimal places defined for a particular field in the SAP system. This can happen in various transactions or reports where numeric input is required, such as in financial documents, material master records, or other data entry forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in which the value is being entered has a predefined limit on the number of decimal places. For example, if a field is configured to accept only two decimal places, entering a value like 123.456 would trigger this error.
  Data Type Restrictions: The data type of the field may restrict the number of decimal places. For instance, a field defined as a currency type may have specific decimal place settings.
  User Input Error: The user may inadvertently enter a value with too many decimal places.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field