How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLA011 - You may not omit precision or scale for elements of type '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLA - Messages for Annotation Definition Design Time

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You may not omit precision or scale for elements of type '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA011 - You may not omit precision or scale for elements of type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA011 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a data element in the context of a data dictionary object. Specifically, the error states that you cannot omit the precision or scale for elements of a certain type (indicated by &1).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to define a data element or a field in a table that is of a numeric type (like DEC, FLOAT, etc.) without specifying the required precision and scale. In SAP, numeric types need to have a defined precision (the total number of digits) and scale (the number of digits to the right of the decimal point) to ensure that the data is stored correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that when you define a data element or a field of a numeric type, you specify both the precision and scale. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Data Element or Table Definition: Go to the relevant data element or table definition in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  
  Check the Data Type: Identify the data type of the field that is causing the error. If it is a numeric type, you will need to specify precision and scale.
  
  
  Specify Precision and Scale:
  
  For a DEC type, you need to specify both the total number of digits (precision) and the number of digits after the decimal point (scale).
  For example, if you want a decimal number with 10 total digits and 2 digits after the decimal, you would set the precision to 10 and the scale to 2.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the necessary changes, save the data element or table definition and activate it.
  
  
  Test: After activation, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Types in ABAP: Understanding the different data types in ABAP and their requirements is crucial. Numeric types like DEC, FLOAT, and INT have specific requirements for precision and scale.
  ABAP Dictionary: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) to manage data elements, domains, tables, and other dictionary objects effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more detailed information on data types and their specifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDDIC_ADT_DDLA011 error and ensure that your data definitions are correct.