How To Fix DO258 - Decimal places removed (invalid for &)

DO258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Decimal places removed (invalid for &)

What causes this issue?

No decimal places are defined for the specified data type.
This means that the specified decimal places are reset automatically in
the activation.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO258 - Decimal places removed (invalid for &) ?

  The SAP error message DO258, which states "Decimal places removed (invalid for &)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number of decimal places in a field that does not support them. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering amounts in currency fields, quantity fields, or other numeric fields where the system expects a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question may be configured to accept only whole numbers (integers) or a specific number of decimal places, and the input provided exceeds this limit.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not support decimal values, leading to the truncation of decimal places.
  Currency Settings: If the field is related to currency, the currency settings may dictate the number of decimal places allowed, which can vary by currency.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered a value with too many decimal places.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: