How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION049 - More than &1 places before decimal point in number &2

FARR_FOUNDATION049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 049

• Message text: More than &1 places before decimal point in number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION049 - More than &1 places before decimal point in number &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION049 indicates that there is an issue with the number format in a financial transaction or entry. Specifically, the error states that there are more than the allowed number of places before the decimal point in the specified number. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  A numeric value exceeds the defined limit for the number of digits before the decimal point. For example, if the system allows a maximum of 10 digits before the decimal and the input has 11 or more, this error will be triggered.
  The configuration settings in the SAP system for the relevant financial module (like Asset Accounting) are set to restrict the number of digits before the decimal point.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Review the number you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not exceed the allowed number of digits before the decimal point.