How To Fix CRM_MKTPF_EURO_MSG205 - Format error: Display of intervals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPF_EURO_MSG - CRM Marketing: Messages for Changeover to the Euro

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Format error: Display of intervals

What causes this issue?

You have not entered the interval in the correct way.

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?

In intervals, always specify the smaller value first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPF_EURO_MSG205 - Format error: Display of intervals ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPF_EURO_MSG205 with the description "Format error: Display of intervals" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue with the formatting of data, particularly when dealing with intervals or ranges in a report or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The error often arises when the data being processed does not conform to the expected format. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly formatted date or time intervals.
  Numeric values that do not match the expected format (e.g., decimal separators).
  Locale settings that do not match the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the CRM system that dictate how intervals are displayed or processed.
  
  
  User Input Errors: If the error occurs during user input, it may be due to incorrect entries made by the user, such as entering a range in an unsupported format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Formats: Ensure that all data being input or processed adheres to the expected formats. This includes:
  
  Dates should be in the correct format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY depending on the system settings).
  Numeric values should use the correct decimal and thousand separators as per the system's locale settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to the display of intervals in the CRM system. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensuring that the settings for date and number formats are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Training: If the error is due to user input, consider providing training or guidelines on the correct formats to use when entering data.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to debug the transaction or report that is generating the error to identify the specific point of failure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues that have been documented with recommended solutions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for CRM to understand the expected formats for data entry and processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) for debugging or SE37 (Function Module) for checking related function modules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.