How To Fix MR099 - Selection of "Decimal place as per unit" indicator has no effect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Selection of "Decimal place as per unit" indicator has no effect

What causes this issue?

When you display the stock overview using a tree structure, the
<zh>Decimal place as per unit</> indicator is not taken into account.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR099 - Selection of "Decimal place as per unit" indicator has no effect ?

  The SAP error message MR099, which states "Selection of 'Decimal place as per unit' indicator has no effect," typically occurs in the context of invoice verification or material document processing in SAP. This message indicates that the system is unable to apply the decimal places as specified in the unit of measure for the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure (UoM) for the material may not be configured correctly in the material master. Specifically, the decimal places for the UoM may not be set up properly.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used for the transaction may not support the decimal place settings as expected.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not allow for the decimal places to be applied as per the unit of measure.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with how the data is being entered in the transaction, leading to the system not recognizing the decimal place settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the unit of measure settings. Ensure that the decimal places for the relevant UoM are correctly defined.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" view and check the "Units of Measure" section.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type being used in the transaction (e.g., invoice verification). Ensure that it allows for the decimal places to be applied.
  This can be done in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports the decimal place settings. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to confirm this.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Review:
  
  Double-check the data being entered in the transaction. Ensure that the quantities and values are entered correctly, respecting the decimal places defined in the UoM.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. 
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on unit of measure settings and invoice verification processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MR099 error and implement a solution to resolve it.