How To Fix G01512 - The entered value is too large (only &1 significant decimal places)

G01512 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 512

• Message text: The entered value is too large (only &1 significant decimal places)

What causes this issue?

The value field only permits a total of &V1& significant characters
(including the whole numbers and the decimal places). The value entered
exceeds this limit.

System Response

The amount cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the entered amount and, if needed, allocate it among
several line items.
Note that the displayed length of value fields is defined as &V2& in
the global system settings for Consolidation. This includes the
separators for thousands, the decimal places, and the sign of the
amount. If you need to enter larger amounts with up to &V1& significant
characters, increase the length of the value fields in the global
system settings.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01512 - The entered value is too large (only &1 significant decimal places) ?

  The SAP error message G01512 indicates that the value you are trying to enter exceeds the allowed number of significant decimal places for a particular field. This typically occurs in financial or quantity fields where precision is limited.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field you are trying to enter data into has a defined limit on the number of decimal places. For example, if the field is defined to accept only 2 decimal places, entering a value like 123.456 will trigger this error.
  Data Type Restrictions: Certain data types in SAP have inherent restrictions on the number of decimal places they can handle.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the number of decimal places for specific fields based on business requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Requirements: Review the field requirements and ensure that the value you are entering adheres to the specified number of decimal places. Adjust the value accordingly.
  Modify Input Value: If