How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN129 - Decimal places are adjusted to &1 and the output length is adjusted to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Decimal places are adjusted to &1 and the output length is adjusted to &2

What causes this issue?

The data type specified requires decimal places. Since no decimal places
have been specified, a default value is set automatically for the number
of decimal places. The number of decimal places for the attribute type
<LS>Amount</> (CURR) is set initially to the default value 2 by the
system.
The attribute length consists of the number of predecimal and decimal
places.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN129 - Decimal places are adjusted to &1 and the output length is adjusted to &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN129 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of a decimal number in a report or output. Specifically, it means that the system has automatically adjusted the number of decimal places and the output length for a certain field in the report or output due to the defined settings or constraints.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: The number of decimal places defined for a particular field in the configuration does not match the data being processed. This can happen if the data source has more decimal places than allowed by the configuration.
  Output Length Constraints: The output length for the field may be too short to accommodate the number of digits (including decimal places) that need to be displayed.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data type of the field in the database and the expected format in the report or output.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the field in question. Ensure that the number of decimal places is set correctly according to the business requirements.
  Adjust Output Length: If the output length is too short, consider increasing it to accommodate the maximum expected length of the data, including decimal places.
  Data Type Review: Verify that the data type used in the database matches the expected data type in the report. If necessary, adjust the data type or format in the report to align with the database.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the report or output to ensure that the changes resolve the issue and that the data is displayed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or report you are working with to understand the expected formats and configurations.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the data types and lengths are appropriate, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN129.