How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ657 - No. of decimals of summed-up value of &1 exceeds the allowed max. of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 657

• Message text: No. of decimals of summed-up value of &1 exceeds the allowed max. of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ657 - No. of decimals of summed-up value of &1 exceeds the allowed max. of &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ657 No. of decimals of summed-up value of &1 exceeds the allowed max. of &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the number of decimal places in a summed-up value, such as a quantity or a monetary amount. This error indicates that the total value being calculated has more decimal places than what is allowed by the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Configuration: The system is configured to allow a certain maximum number of decimal places for specific fields (e.g., quantities, prices). If the summed-up value exceeds this limit, the error is triggered.
  Data Input: There may be inconsistencies in the data being inputted, such as entries with too many decimal places.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom calculations or enhancements in the system, they might be producing results with more decimal places than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the relevant fields in SAP TM. You can check the maximum number of decimal places allowed for the specific data type in the customizing settings.
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Input: Ensure that the data being entered into the system adheres to the allowed number of decimal places. This may involve rounding or truncating values before they are processed.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is not generating values with excessive decimal places. Adjust the logic to conform to the allowed limits.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help in troubleshooting (e.g., /SCMTMS/PRC for planning-related transactions).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.