How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL010 - Custom Field &1: Scale &2 not valid. Scale must not exceed length of &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Scale &2 not valid. Scale must not exceed length of &3.

What causes this issue?

The metadata of custom field &V1& are invalid. The value &V2& of
property <ZK>Scale </>in entity set <ZK>CustomFields </>must not exceed
length of &V3& characters.

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 CustomField to a
number smaller or equals to &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL010 - Custom Field &1: Scale &2 not valid. Scale must not exceed length of &3. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL010 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a custom field, specifically related to the scale of a decimal field. The error message can be broken down as follows:
  
  Custom Field &1: This refers to the specific custom field that is causing the error.
  Scale &2: This indicates the scale (the number of digits to the right of the decimal point) that has been defined for the custom field.
  Length of &3: This refers to the maximum allowable length for the field.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when the defined scale for a custom field exceeds the maximum length of the field. In SAP, the scale must not exceed the total length of the field minus the integer part. For example, if a field is defined with a total length of 5, the maximum scale can only be 4 (which would allow for one digit before the decimal point).
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the scale of the custom field so that it does not exceed the allowable limits. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Custom Field Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can manage custom fields (e.g., Custom Fields and Logic).
  
  
  
  Check Field Properties:
  
  Locate the custom field that is causing the error and check its properties, specifically the total length and scale.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Scale:
  
  Modify the scale of the custom field to ensure it is less than or equal to the total length minus the integer part. For example, if the total length is 5, the scale should be 0 to 4.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the custom field definition.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Test the functionality that uses the custom field to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Field Length and Scale: In SAP, when defining decimal fields, the total length is the number of digits that can be stored, including both the integer and decimal parts. The scale is the number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
  Data Dictionary: You can check the data dictionary (SE11) to see the definitions of the fields and their properties.
  Custom Fields and Logic: If you are using the Custom Fields and Logic app, you can manage custom fields directly from there, including creating, modifying, and deleting fields.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these adjustments, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.