How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL009 - Custom Field &1: Scale &2 is not valid for field type &3. Maximum is &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Scale &2 is not valid for field type &3. Maximum is &4.

What causes this issue?

The metadata of custom field &V1& are invalid. The value &V2& of
property <ZK>Scale </>in entity set <ZK>CustomFields </>is not valid for
field type &V3&. The value must be smaller or equals to &V4&.

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?

Change value of property <ZK>Scale </>in entity set <ZK>CustomFields</>
to a number smaller or equals to &V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL009 - Custom Field &1: Scale &2 is not valid for field type &3. Maximum is &4. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL009 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a custom field in the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the scale defined for a custom field is not valid for the specified field type. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Custom Field &1: This refers to the name or identifier of the custom field that is causing the issue.
  Scale &2: This indicates the scale value that has been set for the custom field.
  Field Type &3: This refers to the type of the custom field (e.g., integer, decimal, etc.).
  Maximum &4: This indicates the maximum allowed scale for the specified field type.
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Scale Definition: The scale defined for the custom field exceeds the maximum allowed scale for the specified field type. For example, if the field type is a decimal