How To Fix 5U037 - Enter either a percentage or an amount

5U037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Enter either a percentage or an amount

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U037 - Enter either a percentage or an amount ?

  The SAP error message 5U037 ("Enter either a percentage or an amount") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or settings where a value is expected to be entered in either percentage or amount format, but not both. This error is often seen in scenarios involving pricing, discounts, or financial calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to enter both a percentage and an amount in a field that only allows one of these inputs.
  The system expects a value in one format but receives an invalid input or no input at all.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  Check Input Fields: Review the fields where you are entering data. Ensure that you are only entering a value in either the percentage field or the amount field, but not both.
  Clear Unnecessary Fields: If you have mistakenly filled both fields, clear one of them before proceeding.
  Validate Data Entry: Ensure that the data