/ATL/UNIFILES100 - The amount & of document & is bigger than & places

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/UNIFILES -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: The amount & of document & is bigger than & places

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/UNIFILES100 - The amount & of document & is bigger than & places ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/UNIFILES100 indicates that the amount specified in a document exceeds the allowed number of decimal places defined in the system settings. This typically occurs in financial transactions where the amount being entered has more decimal places than the configuration allows.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Places Configuration: The system is configured to accept a certain number of decimal places for currency amounts, and the amount being entered exceeds this limit.
  Currency Settings: Different currencies can have different decimal place settings. For example, some currencies may allow two decimal places (like USD), while others may allow more (like JPY, which typically has none).
  Document Type Settings: Certain document types may have specific settings that restrict the number of decimal places.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check the currency settings and ensure that the decimal places for the currency in question are correctly configured.
  Review the settings in OBY6 for the document type to see if there are restrictions on the number of decimal places.
  
  
  
  Adjust Amount:
  
  If the amount being entered is indeed valid but exceeds the allowed decimal places, consider rounding the amount to fit within the allowed limits.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you believe the configuration is correct but still encounter the error, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Ensure that users are entering amounts correctly and are aware of the decimal place limitations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 - Maintain exchange rates and currency settings.
  OBY6 - Configure document types and their settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial transactions and currency settings for more detailed information on how to manage decimal places.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the amounts entered in your SAP system comply with the defined settings.