How To Fix 5Z054 - Duplicated or exchanged numbers in the output format for amount

5Z054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Duplicated or exchanged numbers in the output format for amount

What causes this issue?

In the output format for the amount, a digit from 1 to 9 was used twice
or the digits were not used consecutively in ascending order. Since each
digit represents a position, the first case is not logical as a format
specification. The second case is permitted, but a warning is issued to
help prevent oversights.

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?

Ensure that your format specification is correct and use each digit from
1 to 9 only once.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z054 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z054 indicates that there are duplicated or exchanged numbers in the output format for an amount. This error typically arises in financial transactions or reporting where numeric values are expected to follow a specific format, and any deviation from this format can lead to issues in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: The most common cause is human error during data entry, where numbers may be accidentally duplicated or transposed.
  Formatting Issues: The output format for amounts may not be correctly defined, leading to confusion in how numbers are presented.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system related to number formats, currency settings, or output formats can trigger this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, inconsistencies in number formatting can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being processed to ensure that there are no duplicated or transposed numbers. Correct any errors found.
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