How To Fix CME_DTYPE022 - You cannot reduce the number of decimal places

CME_DTYPE022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DTYPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You cannot reduce the number of decimal places

What causes this issue?

The data type has versions - higher versions must remain compatible
with lower versions.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_DTYPE022 - You cannot reduce the number of decimal places ?

  The SAP error message CME_DTYPE022, which states "You cannot reduce the number of decimal places," typically occurs when you are trying to change the decimal places of a field in a way that is not allowed by the system. This often happens in contexts such as data entry, configuration, or when working with certain data types in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Restrictions: The field you are trying to modify has a defined data type that does not allow for a reduction in the number of decimal places. For example, if a field is defined to hold two decimal places, you cannot change it to one decimal place if there are already values stored with two decimal places.
  
  
  Existing Data: If there is existing data in the field that has more decimal places than you are trying to set, SAP will prevent you from making that change to avoid data loss or inconsistency.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: