How To Fix PSCD_FACTS_EN018 - Entry too long. Type &1 allows max. &2 digits before dec. point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSCD_FACTS_EN - FACTS

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Entry too long. Type &1 allows max. &2 digits before dec. point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSCD_FACTS_EN018 - Entry too long. Type &1 allows max. &2 digits before dec. point ?

  The SAP error message PSCD_FACTS_EN018 indicates that an entry you are trying to input exceeds the maximum allowed length for a specific data type. This error typically occurs in the context of financial or accounting entries, where numeric values are restricted by the system's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter a numeric value that has more digits before the decimal point than the defined limit for that field.
  The field type (indicated by &1 in the error message) has a maximum digit limit (indicated by &2 in the error message) that is being exceeded.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definition: Identify the field that is causing the error. You can do this by looking at the context in which the error occurs. Check the data type and its configuration in the relevant SAP module.
  
  
  Reduce the Value: If possible, reduce the numeric value