How To Fix CM_EXPERT009 - Decimal separator settings in Expert and SAP system are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EXPERT - Messages for Expert

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Decimal separator settings in Expert and SAP system are different

What causes this issue?

The format of the decimal separator with which the Expert data is
provided and the user-dependent settings for the decimal separator
format in the SAP system are different.

System Response

The Expert data could not be updated.

How to fix this error?

Match up the settings on the Expert server and in the SAP system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EXPERT009 - Decimal separator settings in Expert and SAP system are different ?

  The SAP error message CM_EXPERT009 indicates that there is a mismatch between the decimal separator settings in the Expert system and the SAP system. This can lead to issues when processing data, especially in financial or numerical contexts where the interpretation of decimal points and commas is critical.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from the following scenarios:
  
  Different Regional Settings: The Expert system (which could be a third-party tool or an integrated application) and the SAP system are configured to use different decimal separators (e.g., one uses a period . while the other uses a comma ,).
  User Profile Settings: Individual user profiles in SAP may have different settings for decimal separators compared to the system-wide settings or the settings in the Expert system.
  Data Import/Export: When importing or exporting data between systems, if the decimal separator settings are not aligned, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_EXPERT009 error, you can take the