How To Fix W+387 - Quantities can have a maximum of & decimal places

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Quantities can have a maximum of & decimal places

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+387 - Quantities can have a maximum of & decimal places ?

  The SAP error message W+387 indicates that the quantity you are trying to enter in a transaction exceeds the maximum number of decimal places allowed for that particular field. This is a common issue when dealing with quantities in inventory management, sales orders, or other related modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The quantity you are entering has more decimal places than the system allows for that specific material or transaction.
  The material master record for the item may be configured to allow only a certain number of decimal places (e.g., 2 decimal places for a material that is typically measured in whole units).
  The configuration settings in the SAP system for the relevant plant or storage location may restrict the number of decimal places.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the material in question.
  Look at the "Basic Data" view and the "Purchasing" view to see the "Decimal Places" field. Ensure that the quantity you are entering does not exceed the allowed decimal places.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quantity:
  
  If the material is set to allow only 2 decimal places, ensure that the quantity you are entering has no more than 2 decimal places. For example, instead of entering 10.123, you should enter 10.12 or 10.00.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration for "Material Management" and check the settings for "Units of Measure" to see if adjustments can be made to allow more decimal places.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to change the settings or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team. They may need to adjust the configuration or provide further insights into the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for your specific SAP implementation, as there may be additional guidelines or restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Purchasing
  Sales Organization Data
  
  
  
  Units of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure used for the material is appropriate for the quantities being entered.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W+387 error and successfully enter the required quantities in your SAP transactions.