How To Fix 5C508 - Format for whole numbers is incorrect.

5C508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Format for whole numbers is incorrect.

What causes this issue?

Your entry does not correspond to the format expected for the whole
number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the number in the form '999.999', '-999.999' or '999.999-' As a
thousand hyphen a "," can be used for ever setting in the user
parameters. It can be left out.
If you have changed your settings in the current terminal session in
the user paramters, please register yourself again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C508 - Format for whole numbers is incorrect. ?

  The SAP error message 5C508 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a whole number in the system. This error typically arises when a numeric field is expected to contain a whole number, but the input provided does not conform to the expected format. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The input may contain decimal points, commas, or other non-numeric characters that are not allowed in a whole number field.
  Localization Settings: Different regions have different conventions for number formatting (e.g., using commas vs. periods as decimal separators). If the system's locale settings do not match the input format, this error can occur.
  Field Length Exceeded: The number being entered may exceed the maximum length defined for the field.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be defined to accept only whole numbers, and the input may inadvertently include a non-integer value.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input