How To Fix UPP_PP_K036 - Unit &1 has more than &3 decimal places

UPP_PP_K036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_PP_K - Messages for Planning Processor Core

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Unit &1 has more than &3 decimal places

What causes this issue?

You have entered a value that has the quantity unit &V1&.
This unit was created in the system settings with &V2& decimal places.
However, only quantities with up to &V3& decimal places may be
processed here.

System Response

The system reduces the number of decimal places to &V3& in order to
enable unit &V1& to be used in the current program context.

How to fix this error?

To avoid this problem in future, you must reduce the number of decimal
places in the system settings.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_PP_K036 - Unit &1 has more than &3 decimal places ?

  The SAP error message UPP_PP_K036 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) has more decimal places than allowed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of production planning or inventory management when the system expects a certain precision for quantities, but the unit of measure being used exceeds that precision.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: The unit of measure (UoM) defined in the system has been set up with more decimal places than the allowed limit for the specific context (e.g., material master, production order).
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, a quantity may have been entered with too many decimal places, exceeding the defined limits for that UoM.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have a UoM that is not configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in expected decimal places.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) or OMN1 (Define Units of Measure) to review the