How To Fix EL678 - Total of places before and after decimal point &1 can be a maximum of &2

EL678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Total of places before and after decimal point &1 can be a maximum of &2

What causes this issue?

The total number of places before and after the decimal point exceeds
the permitted maximum.

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?

Enter a lower number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL678 - Total of places before and after decimal point &1 can be a maximum of &2 ?

  The SAP error message EL678 indicates that there is an issue with the number of digits allowed before and after the decimal point in a numeric field. Specifically, the message states that the total number of places (digits) before and after the decimal point exceeds the maximum allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  A numeric value being entered or processed exceeds the defined length for that field in the database or application.
  The configuration settings for the field (like currency or quantity) do not match the input data.
  The data being imported or processed from an external source has a format that does not comply with the expected format in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EL678 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the relevant data structure (like a table or a screen) to understand the maximum allowed digits before and after the decimal point. Adjust your input