How To Fix MA073 - Places after decimal point may be rounded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Places after decimal point may be rounded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA073 - Places after decimal point may be rounded ?

  The SAP error message MA073, which states "Places after decimal point may be rounded," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when dealing with quantities or values that have decimal places. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a value that has more decimal places than allowed by the configuration settings for the relevant material or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: The material master record may have a defined number of decimal places for the quantity field that is less than the number of decimal places being used in the transaction.
  Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure for the material may have a specific decimal place setting that does not match the quantity being entered.
  Rounding Rules: The rounding rules defined in the system may not allow for the number of decimal places being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the relevant material.
  Look at the "Basic Data" and "Purchasing" views to see the decimal places defined for the quantity.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure settings for the material (transaction code CUNI) to ensure that the decimal places are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the unit of measure used in the transaction matches the configuration in the material master.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Input:
  
  If the input value has too many decimal places, consider rounding the value to match the allowed decimal places for the material or unit of measure.
  For example, if the material allows for two decimal places, ensure that the quantity entered does not exceed this.
  
  
  
  Rounding Configuration:
  
  Review the rounding settings in the system (transaction code OMR6) to ensure they are set up correctly for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure decimal places and rounding for materials and transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), CUNI (Unit of Measure), OMR6 (Rounding Rules).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how quantities are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MA073 error and implement a solution to resolve it.