How To Fix F5A445 - Quantity too large: Enter value with max 13 places (incl. 3 dec. places)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Quantity too large: Enter value with max 13 places (incl. 3 dec. places)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A445 - Quantity too large: Enter value with max 13 places (incl. 3 dec. places) ?

  The SAP error message F5A445 indicates that a quantity entered in a transaction exceeds the maximum allowed limit. Specifically, the system is configured to accept a maximum of 13 digits in total, including 3 decimal places. This means that the maximum value you can enter is 9 digits before the decimal point and 3 digits after the decimal point.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The quantity you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum limit of 13 digits (including 3 decimal places).
  For example, entering a quantity like 123456789.1234 would trigger this error because it has 14 digits in total (including the decimal part).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Quantity: Review the quantity you are trying to enter and ensure it does not exceed the limit of 13 digits in total.
  Adjust the Value: If the quantity is too large, consider reducing it to fit within the allowed limit. For example, if you need to enter 123456789.123, that would be acceptable, but 123456789.1234 would not.
  Use Whole Numbers: If possible, use whole numbers or round the quantity to fit within the limit.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the limits or how to adjust your entries, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Configuration: The limits for quantity fields can sometimes be configured in the SAP system. If you frequently encounter this issue and it impacts business processes, you may want to discuss with your SAP administrator or technical team about the possibility of adjusting the field length or precision settings.
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes where quantities are entered, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management transactions.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the limits of quantity fields in SAP to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enter the required quantity in your SAP transaction.