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How To Fix GA829 - No. of decimal places rounded to is reduced for unit & from & to 3


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GA - Allocations

  • Message number: 829

  • Message text: No. of decimal places rounded to is reduced for unit & from & to 3

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are executing a cycle for indirect activity allocation and have
    defined for unit of measure &V1& &V2& decimal places for rounding.

    System Response

    In CO a maximum of 3 decimal places can processed for rounding. The
    system reduces the number of places to 3 and processing is continued.

    How to fix this error?

    Change the number of decimal places to be rounded for unit of measure
    &V1&.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA829 - No. of decimal places rounded to is reduced for unit & from & to 3 ?

    The SAP error message GA829 indicates that the number of decimal places for a unit of measure has been reduced to 3. This typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when dealing with quantities that have a specific unit of measure.

    Cause:

    1. Unit of Measure Configuration: The error is often caused by the configuration of the unit of measure in the SAP system. Each unit of measure can have a defined number of decimal places, and if the system is set to round the quantity to a certain number of decimal places, it may trigger this error if the quantity exceeds that limit.
    2. Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that dictate how many decimal places are allowed for certain units of measure.
    3. Transaction Settings: The transaction you are using may have specific settings that enforce rounding rules.

    Solution:

    1. Check Unit of Measure Configuration:

      • Go to the transaction code OMN1 (or CUNI for unit of measure settings) to review the configuration of the unit of measure in question.
      • Ensure that the number of decimal places is set correctly for the unit of measure you are using.
    2. Review Material Master Data:

      • Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
      • Check the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to see the unit of measure settings and ensure they align with your requirements.
    3. Adjust Transaction Settings:

      • If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the settings for that transaction to see if there are any rounding rules that can be adjusted.
    4. Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:

      • If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Rounding Rules: Understand the rounding rules applied in your organization and how they affect transactions.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on unit of measure settings and configuration.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GA829 error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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