How To Fix UGMD048 - Conversion is not possible; number of decimal places is invalid

UGMD048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Conversion is not possible; number of decimal places is invalid

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V4& (&V1&) has &V2& decimal places. However, you
specified &V3& decimal places.

System Response

The value cannot be converted.

How to fix this error?

Change the number of decimal places to &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UGMD048 - Details

• The SAP error message UGMD048, which states "Conversion is not possible; number of decimal places is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the formatting of numeric values, particularly when dealing with currency or quantity fields that require a specific number of decimal places.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Decimal Places: The error usually arises when the number of decimal places specified for a currency or quantity does not match the expected format defined in the system settings or the data being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered a value with too many or too few decimal places, which is not acceptable according to the configuration of the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for the currency or quantity fields in the relevant SAP module may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in expected decimal places.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field may not support the number of decimal places