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3047570 - Error Message 'Field Creation Failed' When Creating Decimal Number Extension Field

Symptom

You are trying to create a new extension field of Decimal Number type and receive this error: Field Creation Failed; An exception was raised.

Error_DecimalNumber.png

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Environment

SAP Cloud for Customer

Cause

The default value entered is longer than configured:

Example_DecimalNumber.png

Resolution

The default value must be smaller than the length configured.

Keywords

KUT, error, extension field, Field Creation Failed , KBA , AP-RC-UIF-FLX-FRW , UI Adaptation Framework , AP-RC-UIF-FLX , Page Layout & Key User Configuration , How To

Product

SAP Cloud for Customer add-ins all versions ; SAP Cloud for Customer core applications 2102