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How To Fix 5C509 - Format for fixed number of decimal places is incorrect.


5C509 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 509

  • Message text: Format for fixed number of decimal places is incorrect.

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  • What causes this issue?

    The entered decimal number does not correspond to the expected system
    format.

    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 decimal number in the form '999.999,99', '-999.999,99' or
    '999.999,99', if you have chosen "comma" as decimal place in your user
    parameters. Otherwise "," and "." are swapped over. The thousand
    decimal hyphen can be left out.
    If you have changed the corresponding settings for the current terminal
    session in the user parameters, please register yourself again.
    Otherwise four decimal places can be entered.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


5C509 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5C509 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a number that is expected to have a fixed number of decimal places. This error typically arises in scenarios where a numeric field is defined to accept a specific number of decimal places, but the input provided does not conform to that format.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Decimal Format: The input value may have more decimal places than allowed or may not be formatted correctly (e.g., using a comma instead of a period for decimal separation).
    Configuration Issues: The field in the SAP system may be configured to accept a certain number of decimal places, and the input does not match this configuration. Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter values that do not conform to the expected format. Localization Settings: Different regions may have different conventions for decimal and thousand separators, which can lead to format mismatches.
    Solution: Check Input Values: Ensure that

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