How To Fix C1314 - Section before the decimal point must have this form: &

C1314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Section before the decimal point must have this form: &

What causes this issue?

Numeric templates can be defined with a separator for thousands if
required. You want to define a template with separators for thousands,
but have not entered the separators three characters apart.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Put the separators for thousands 3 characters apart.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1314 - Section before the decimal point must have this form: & ?

  The SAP error message C1314 typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a numeric value being entered in a field. The message indicates that the section before the decimal point must conform to a specific format, which is often related to the number of digits allowed or the expected structure of the input.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Numeric Format: The value entered may have too many digits before the decimal point, or it may not conform to the expected format (e.g., it might include invalid characters).
  Field Length Restrictions: The field may have a defined length that is being exceeded by the input value.
  Localization Issues: Different countries have different conventions for numeric formats (e.g., using commas vs. periods as decimal separators). If the system is set to a different locale than the one you are using, it may cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Value: Ensure that the numeric value you are entering