How To Fix DO279 - Number of decimal places & cannot be larger than length &

DO279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Number of decimal places & cannot be larger than length &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO279 - Number of decimal places & cannot be larger than length & ?

  The SAP error message DO279 indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of decimal places specified for a field and the total length of that field. Specifically, the error states that the number of decimal places cannot exceed the total length of the field. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data entry or configuration where numeric fields are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field in question has a defined length (total number of digits) and a defined number of decimal places. If the number of decimal places specified exceeds the total length of the field, this error will occur.
  Data Entry: When entering data, if the user tries to input a value that has more decimal places than allowed by the field definition, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, this can arise from incorrect configuration in the data model or in the settings of the relevant module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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