How To Fix C1318 - You can only enter exponent in exp. display format 2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: You can only enter exponent in exp. display format 2

What causes this issue?

You have chosen an exponent display format in which the exponent is
determined automatically. This means it is not possible to enter the
exponent directly.

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?

Delete your entry in the exponent field or choose exponent display
format 2.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1318 - You can only enter exponent in exp. display format 2 ?

  The SAP error message C1318, "You can only enter exponent in exp. display format 2," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a numeric value in a format that is not compatible with the expected input format in SAP. This error is related to the way numbers are displayed and entered in scientific notation (exponential format).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to enter a number in exponential format (e.g., 1.23E+4) in a field that does not support it.
  The field is set to accept only a specific format (like decimal format) and does not allow for exponential notation.
  The system is expecting a certain display format for numeric values, and the input does not conform to that format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that you are entering the number in the correct format. If the field expects a decimal number, enter it as such