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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WF_EXPR - Expression Evaluation, Analysis and Parsing.
Message number: 003
Message text: No decimal places can be specified for elementary type "&1"
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WF_EXPR003
- No decimal places can be specified for elementary type "&1" ?SAP Error Message:
WF_EXPR003 No decimal places can be specified for elementary type "&1"
Cause
This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to define or use a decimal places specification for an elementary data type that does not support decimal places. In other words, the workflow expression or container element is defined with a data type that is an elementary type (like
INT
,CHAR
,STRING
, etc.) which inherently does not have decimal places, but the workflow or expression tries to assign or specify decimal places for it.For example, if you have a workflow container element of type
INT
orCHAR
and you try to specify decimal places (e.g., 2 decimal places), the system throws this error because these types do not support decimals.
When does it typically happen?
Check the Data Type:
DEC
, CURR
, QUAN
).Remove Decimal Places for Non-Decimal Types:
INT
, CHAR
, STRING
), do not specify decimal places.Change Data Type if Needed:
DEC
(packed number)CURR
(currency)QUAN
(quantity)Adjust Expression or Mapping:
SAP Workflow Container Elements:
Container elements can be elementary or complex types. Elementary types like INT4
, CHAR
, STRING
do not have decimal places.
Data Types Supporting Decimals:
Types like DEC
, CURR
, and QUAN
support decimal places and are used for amounts, quantities, and packed numbers.
Expression Editor in Workflow:
When creating expressions, the system validates data types and decimal places. This error is a validation error indicating a mismatch.
SAP Notes and Documentation:
Check SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal for workflow container data types and expression editor usage.
Aspect | Description |
---|---|
Error Cause | Decimal places specified for a data type that does not support decimals (e.g., INT, CHAR). |
Solution | Remove decimal places or change the data type to one that supports decimals (DEC, CURR, QUAN). |
Where to Check | Workflow container element definitions, expression editor, data type mappings. |
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