How To Fix MA071 - Too many decimal places

MA071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Too many decimal places

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA071 - Too many decimal places ?

  The SAP error message MA071, which states "Too many decimal places," typically occurs when a value being entered into a field exceeds the allowed number of decimal places defined for that field in the system. This can happen in various transactions, especially those related to materials management, finance, or any module where numerical precision is critical.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in which you are entering the value has a predefined number of decimal places. For example, if a field is configured to accept only two decimal places, entering a value like 123.456 will trigger this error.
  Data Type Limitations: The data type of the field may restrict the number of decimal places that can be stored.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not adhere to the standard decimal place settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Settings: Review the field settings in the relevant configuration (e.g., in the material master or financial document).