How To Fix DU066 - Determine whether the numbers contain commas or decimal points

DU066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Determine whether the numbers contain commas or decimal points

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DU066 - Details

• The SAP error message DU066 typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of numerical data being processed in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine whether the numbers being inputted contain commas or decimal points, which can lead to confusion in interpreting the values correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Number Format: The input data may contain numbers formatted with commas and decimal points in a way that is not recognized by the system. For example, in some locales, a comma is used as a decimal separator, while in others, it is used as a thousands separator.
  Locale Settings: The user’s locale settings in SAP may not match the format of the numbers being entered. This can lead to discrepancies in how numbers are interpreted.
  Data Source Issues: If the data is being imported from an external source (like a file or another system), the formatting of the numbers