How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP479 - INTTYPE &1 requires declaration of number of decimals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 479

• Message text: INTTYPE &1 requires declaration of number of decimals

What causes this issue?

The field "INTTYPE" is specified as &v1&. This requires the declaration
of the number of decimals in field "DECIMALS".

System Response

The data type is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Specify the number of decimals.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP479 - INTTYPE &1 requires declaration of number of decimals ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP479 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an integer type in the system. Specifically, it states that the integer type (INTTYPE &1) requires a declaration of the number of decimal places, which is not currently defined.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  A data model or object is defined with an integer type that is expected to have a decimal specification, but it has not been provided.
  The system is trying to process or validate data that requires a specific number of decimal places for an integer type, which is not configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Model Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant data model or object configuration in the SAP system.
  Look for the integer type that is causing the issue (as indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the integer type has a defined number of decimal places. If it is meant to be a decimal type, consider changing its definition accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Field Definition:
  
  If you have access to the data dictionary (SE11), check the field definition for the integer type.
  Modify the field to include the required number of decimal places. This may involve changing the data type from an integer to a decimal type if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Related Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code or enhancements that interact with this data model, review them to ensure they are correctly handling the integer type and its decimal specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate and modify the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.