How To Fix SBD_MESSAGES033 - Decimals addition in predefined ABAP types is limited to 6 digits

SBD_MESSAGES033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBD_MESSAGES - Messages for source based DDIC

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Decimals addition in predefined ABAP types is limited to 6 digits

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SBD_MESSAGES033 - Details

• The SAP error message SBD_MESSAGES033 indicates that there is an issue with the addition of decimal numbers in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) where the result exceeds the limit of 6 decimal places. This is a common issue when dealing with predefined ABAP types that have a limited precision for decimal values.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform arithmetic operations (like addition) on decimal numbers that result in a value with more than 6 decimal places. In ABAP, certain data types, such as DEC (decimal) and CURR (currency), have a defined precision, and if the result of an operation exceeds this precision, the system raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data types you are using for your calculations can handle the required precision. If you are using a predefined type that limits decimal places, consider using a different