Message type: E = Error
Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing
Message number: 843
Message text: '&1', but no decimal places
You entered a number with the decimal separator &V1&, but no digits
following it.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
The system cannot accept the entry.
Correct the entry.
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DB843
- '&1', but no decimal places ?The SAP error message DB843 typically indicates an issue related to database operations, specifically concerning the handling of numeric values. The message format suggests that there is a problem with a numeric field that is expected to have decimal places, but the system is encountering a value that does not conform to this expectation.
Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The error may arise when a numeric field is defined to accept decimal values, but the data being processed does not include any decimal places. This can happen if the data is being imported or manipulated incorrectly. Database Constraints: There may be constraints in the database schema that require certain fields to have decimal values, and the incoming data does not meet these constraints.
Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system or the database settings can lead to this error, especially if the system is expecting a certain format for numeric values.
Solution: Check Data Input: Review
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