How To Fix EHPRC_CP00162 - Thousand separator after decimal separator (value &1, unit &2)

EHPRC_CP00162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP00 - General messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Thousand separator after decimal separator (value &1, unit &2)

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EHPRC_CP00162 - Details

• The SAP error message EHPRC_CP00162 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of a numeric value, specifically related to the use of thousand separators and decimal separators. This error typically arises in contexts where numeric values are expected to adhere to specific formatting rules, such as in financial or measurement data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a numeric value is formatted incorrectly, particularly when:
  
  A thousand separator is used after a decimal separator, which is not a valid format.
  The value does not conform to the expected format for the specified unit (e.g., currency, measurement).
  
  For example, if the value is entered as "1,234.56" in a context where the expected format is "1.234,56" (or vice versa), this error may be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Review the numeric value you are trying to enter. Ensure that it follows the correct format for your locale settings.