How To Fix DO261 - Decimal places modified to & places

DO261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Decimal places modified to & places

What causes this issue?

The total length of a data type includes its decimal places.
The specified decimal places are greater than the specified total length
of the data type. The decimal places are modified automatically to the
number of 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO261 - Decimal places modified to & places ?

  The SAP error message DO261, which states "Decimal places modified to & places," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the number of decimal places defined in the system and the number of decimal places being used in a transaction or data entry. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering amounts in financial transactions, pricing, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The number of decimal places for a particular field or data type may be configured differently in the system settings compared to what is being entered.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not support the number of decimal places being entered.
  Currency Settings: Different currencies may have different decimal place requirements, and if the currency settings are not aligned with the data being entered, this error can occur.
  User Input: Users may inadvertently enter more decimal places than allowed by the system configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the