How To Fix /SCMB/SE_MDM037 - Decimals places are not permitted for element &1

/SCMB/SE_MDM037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SE_MDM -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Decimals places are not permitted for element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM037 - Decimals places are not permitted for element &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM037 indicates that decimal places are not permitted for a specific element in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Master Data Management (MDM). This error typically arises when a numeric value is being processed, and the system expects an integer (whole number) but receives a value with decimal places instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is that a user has entered a value with decimal places in a field that only accepts whole numbers.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source (like a CSV file), the formatting of the data might not match the expected format in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the data model or the specific field may not allow for decimal values, leading to this error when such values are encountered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values being entered or imported into the system. Ensure that