How To Fix DDLS337 - Max. number of decimal places 37 at DEC in arithmetic expression exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Max. number of decimal places 37 at DEC in arithmetic expression exceeded

What causes this issue?

An arithmetic operation with decimal values is being executed. Here, the
internal calcuation type with 37 places is too large.

System Response

The object check is not successful.

How to fix this error?

,,You must perform the calculation with smaller values, for example,
by executing a cast beforehand.

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 DDLS337 - Max. number of decimal places 37 at DEC in arithmetic expression exceeded ?

  The SAP error message DDLS337 indicates that the maximum number of decimal places allowed in an arithmetic expression has been exceeded. In SAP, the maximum number of decimal places for numeric fields is typically limited to 37. When you attempt to perform an arithmetic operation that results in a number with more than 37 decimal places, this error will occur.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Arithmetic Operations: Performing calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) that result in a number with more than 37 decimal places.
  Data Type Limitations: Using data types that inherently allow for more decimal places than the system can handle.
  Data Input: Inputting values that, when processed, exceed the decimal limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS337 error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review Arithmetic Expressions: Check the arithmetic expressions in your code or query. Ensure that the operations do not produce results with more than 37 decimal places. You may need to round or truncate the results.
  
  
  Use Appropriate Data Types: Ensure that you are using the correct data types for your calculations. If you are using a data type that allows for excessive decimal places, consider switching to a more appropriate type.
  
  
  Rounding: Implement rounding functions in your calculations to limit the number of decimal places. For example, you can use the ROUND function to round the result to a specific number of decimal places.
  
  
  Check Input Values: Validate the input values to ensure they do not exceed the decimal limit before performing calculations.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are working with complex calculations, consider breaking them down into smaller parts to identify where the decimal limit is being exceeded.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for specific details on data types and their limitations.
  Data Type Definitions: Familiarize yourself with the definitions of numeric data types in SAP ABAP, such as DEC, FLOAT, and P, to understand their limitations.
  Performance Considerations: Be aware that excessive decimal places can impact performance and storage, so it's generally a good practice to keep decimal places to a necessary minimum.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DDLS337 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.