How To Fix IR048 - Dec. places and exp. f. float. point display copied from characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Dec. places and exp. f. float. point display copied from characteristic

What causes this issue?

You have just assigned a characteristic to the
<GL:measuring_point>measuring point</>.

System Response

The system has copied the number of decimal places and the power of
ten exponent for the representation of numbers in floating point format
from the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

You can change the number of decimal places and the power of ten
exponent individually for the measuring point if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR048 - Dec. places and exp. f. float. point display copied from characteristic ?

  The SAP error message IR048 typically relates to issues with the decimal places and the exponential format of floating-point numbers in the context of characteristics in SAP. This error often arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of characteristics, particularly when dealing with numeric values.
  Cause:
  
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: The error can occur if the number of decimal places defined for a characteristic does not match the expected format for the data being processed. For example, if a characteristic is set to display a certain number of decimal places, but the data being copied or processed has a different format, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Types: If the characteristic is expected to handle floating-point numbers but is configured incorrectly (e.g., as an integer), this can lead to issues when the system tries to display or process the data.
  
  
  Copying Characteristics: The error may also arise when copying characteristics from one object to another, especially if the source and target characteristics have different configurations regarding decimal places or floating-point representation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristic in question. Ensure that the decimal places and data types are correctly set up to match the expected input and output formats.
  
  
  Adjust Decimal Places: If the characteristic is set to a specific number of decimal places, ensure that the data being processed adheres to this format. You may need to adjust the decimal places in the characteristic settings to accommodate the data.
  
  
  Data Type Consistency: Ensure that the data types for the characteristics involved are consistent. If one characteristic is defined as a floating-point number, ensure that all related characteristics are also defined in a compatible manner.
  
  
  Review Copying Process: If the error occurs during a copying process, review the steps taken to copy the characteristics. Ensure that the target characteristic is properly configured to accept the data from the source characteristic.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation regarding characteristics and their configuration, especially in the context of the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP MM, SAP SD).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IR048 error and implement a solution to resolve it.