How To Fix EHPRC_CP00161 - Multiple decimal separators (value &1, unit &2)

EHPRC_CP00161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP00 - General messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Multiple decimal separators (value &1, unit &2)

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EHPRC_CP00161 - Details

• The SAP error message EHPRC_CP00161, which states "Multiple decimal separators (value &1, unit &2)," typically occurs in the context of handling quantities or measurements in SAP, particularly in the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that there are conflicting decimal separators in the input data, which can lead to confusion in interpreting numerical values.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple decimal separators in the input value. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect formatting of the numerical value, where both a comma and a period are used as decimal separators.
  Data being imported or entered manually that does not conform to the expected format for decimal numbers.
  Regional settings or user settings that define different decimal separators (e.g., a period for some users and a comma for others).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values for the specific field that triggered