How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN081 - Number of decimal places (&1) exceeds attribute length &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Number of decimal places (&1) exceeds attribute length &2

What causes this issue?

The total length of a data type includes its decimal places.
The number of decimal places you have entered is larger than the
specified total length of the data type.

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?

Correct the number of decimal places so that it does not exceed the
total length of the attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN081 - Number of decimal places (&1) exceeds attribute length &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN081 indicates that the number of decimal places specified for a characteristic exceeds the defined length of that characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are defined with specific attributes, including length and decimal places.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Definition: The characteristic has been defined with a certain length, but the number of decimal places specified exceeds that length. For example, if a characteristic is defined to have a total length of 5 and you are trying to set it to have 3 decimal places, this would not be possible since the total length (including the decimal point) would exceed the defined length.
  Data Entry Error: When entering data for a characteristic, the user may have mistakenly entered a value that requires more decimal places than allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check the defined length and the number of decimal places. Ensure that the number of decimal places does not exceed the total length of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Decimal Places:
  
  If the characteristic is defined with insufficient length for the required decimal places, you may need to either:
  
  Increase the length of the characteristic to accommodate the required decimal places.
  Reduce the number of decimal places you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, review the values being entered and ensure they conform to the defined characteristic attributes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the characteristic by entering values again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and their attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN081 effectively.