How To Fix KX456 - Constants consist of figures with a decimal point

KX456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Constants consist of figures with a decimal point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX456 - Constants consist of figures with a decimal point ?

  The SAP error message KX456, which states "Constants consist of figures with a decimal point," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to enter a constant value in a transaction or report that does not accept decimal values. This error is often encountered when working with cost center accounting, internal orders, or other financial transactions where numeric inputs are expected to be whole numbers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to input a constant value that includes a decimal point (e.g., 100.50) in a field that only accepts whole numbers (e.g., 100).
  The system is configured to only accept integer values for certain fields, and the presence of a decimal point violates this rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that any constants or numeric values you are entering do not contain decimal points. For example, if you intended