How To Fix MA082 - Do not enter decimal places on this line

MA082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Do not enter decimal places on this line

What causes this issue?

You have tried to display decimal places on a line that does not
contain a planned key figure.

System Response

The system can only display decimal places of planned key figures.

How to fix this error?

Place your cursor on a line that contains a planned key figure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA082 - Do not enter decimal places on this line ?

  The SAP error message MA082 ("Do not enter decimal places on this line") typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management when a user attempts to enter a quantity with decimal places in a field that only accepts whole numbers. This is common in scenarios such as goods movements, inventory adjustments, or material master data entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in which you are trying to enter the quantity is configured to accept only whole numbers. This is often the case for certain types of materials or in specific transaction types where decimal quantities are not applicable.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may be set up to only allow whole number quantities. This can be influenced by the unit of measure defined for the material.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types in SAP may have restrictions on the number of decimal places allowed for quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Unit of