How To Fix MDG_MDF048 - Conversion is not possible; number of decimal places is invalid

MDG_MDF048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Conversion is not possible; number of decimal places is invalid

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V4& (&V1&) has &V2& decimal places. However, you
specified &V3& decimal places.

System Response

The value cannot be converted.

How to fix this error?

Change the number of decimal places to &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF048 - Conversion is not possible; number of decimal places is invalid ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF048: Conversion is not possible; number of decimal places is invalid typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is an issue with the formatting or conversion of numeric values, particularly when dealing with decimal places.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Decimal Places: The error usually arises when the number of decimal places specified for a numeric field exceeds the allowed limit defined in the system settings or the data model.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not conform to the expected data type or format, leading to conversion issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the MDG data model that do not align with the incoming data, such as incorrect field definitions or data types.
  Localization Settings: Different locales may have different conventions for decimal separators (e.g., comma vs. period), which can lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Decimal Places Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the relevant fields