How To Fix 00160 - Invalid thousand separator


00160 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 00 -

  • Message number: 160

  • Message text: Invalid thousand separator

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  • What causes this issue?

    An authorization check took place which was not declared in table usobx
    (OKFLAG = Y or N).

    System Response

    At the moment this is an information message. This status will shortly
    lead to application termination.

    How to fix this error?

    Ask the program author to make an assignment using transaction SU22.
    For every authorization check, a declaration must be made whether or
    not the check is to take place. (Exceptions are the transactions that
    begin with SU and the checks against authorization object S_TCODE.) If
    you have any queries, contact Jochen Puzicha (Tel. 3215) or Michael
    Wagener (Tel. 4126).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


00160 - Details

  • The SAP error message "00160 Invalid thousand separator" typically occurs when there is an issue with the formatting of numeric values, particularly when dealing with currency or quantity fields. This error is often related to the way the system interprets the thousand separator in the input data.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Formatting: The input value may have an incorrect thousand separator that does not match the expected format based on the user's locale settings. Locale Settings: Different countries use different characters for thousand separators (e.g., a comma , in the US vs. a period . in many European countries). Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter values with incorrect separators or additional characters that are not recognized by the system.
    Solution: Check Locale Settings: Ensure that the user’s locale settings in SAP are correctly configured. This can usually be found in the user profile settings. Correct Input Format: When entering numeric values, ensure that the thousand separator used is

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