How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL075 - Custom Field &1: Scale must not be increased differently than length.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Scale must not be increased differently than length.

What causes this issue?

Increasement of property <ZK>Scale</> in entity set <ZK>CustomFields
</>is not allowed without correct increasement of property <ZK>Length
</>. The number of decimal places must not be increased if the total
length is not increased at least by the same amount.

System Response

System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

How to fix this error?

Change the values of properties <ZK>Scale </>and <ZK>Length</> in entity
set <ZK>CustomFields </>to valid values.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL075 - Custom Field &1: Scale must not be increased differently than length. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL075 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a custom field in the system, specifically related to the scale and length of a numeric field. This error typically arises when the scale of a custom field is being increased in a way that is inconsistent with its defined length.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Mismatch: The error occurs when the scale (the number of digits to the right of the decimal point) is increased without appropriately adjusting the length (the total number of digits, including those to the left and right of the decimal point).
  Data Type Constraints: The data type of the custom field may have constraints that are being violated by the changes being made.
  Inconsistent Changes: If the field was previously defined with a certain scale and length, changing the scale without adjusting the length can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Field Definition: Check the definition of the custom field in the SAP system. Ensure that the scale and length are set correctly. The length must always be greater than or equal to the scale.
  
  For example, if the length is 5 and the scale is 2, the field can hold values like 999.99. If you want to increase the scale to 3, you must also increase the length to at least 6 (e.g., 999.999).
  
  
  
  Adjust Length and Scale: If you need to increase the scale, make sure to also increase the length accordingly. For instance, if you want to change the scale from 2 to 3, you might need to change the length from 5 to 6 or more, depending on your requirements.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the custom field that might be affected by the change. This includes checking any related data models, reports, or applications that utilize this field.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the changes are being made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are properly captured in a transport request before moving to production.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the error is resolved and that the field behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to custom fields and their definitions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on custom fields and their configuration to understand the constraints and best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL075 error and ensure that your custom field is defined correctly.