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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages
Message number: 075
Message text: Entry has too many decimal places
The system has attempted to represent a number as a floating point
number. The mantissa of the number to be represented has too many
decimal places.
Processing was terminated.
Specify the number with fewer decimal places by changing the exponent.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
SV075
- Entry has too many decimal places ?The SAP error message SV075 ("Entry has too many decimal places") typically occurs when a numeric value entered in a field exceeds the allowed number of decimal places defined for that field in the SAP system. This can happen in various transactions or data entry scenarios, such as when entering amounts, quantities, or other numeric values.
Cause:
- Field Definition: The field in which you are entering the value has a predefined number of decimal places. For example, if a field is defined to accept only two decimal places, entering a value like
123.456
will trigger this error.- Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not support the number of decimal places you are trying to enter.
- Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the number of decimal places for certain fields based on business requirements.
Solution:
- Check Field Requirements: Review the field requirements and ensure that the value you are entering adheres to the allowed number of decimal places. Adjust your input accordingly.
- Modify Input: If you are entering a value with too many decimal places, round it to the maximum allowed decimal places for that field. For example, if the field allows two decimal places, round
123.456
to123.46
.- Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant SAP documentation or field help to understand the specific requirements for the field you are working with.
- Configuration Changes: If you believe the field should allow more decimal places based on your business needs, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review and potentially adjust the field configuration in the system.
- Validation Rules: Ensure that any validation rules or user exits that may be in place are not enforcing stricter decimal place requirements than intended.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SV075 error and ensure that your data entries comply with the system's requirements.
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