How To Fix EHPRC_RCS058 - Cannot determine decimal and thousand delimiter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS - REACH Compliance Messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Cannot determine decimal and thousand delimiter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS058 - Cannot determine decimal and thousand delimiter ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS058 indicates that the system is unable to determine the decimal and thousand delimiters for a specific context, which is often related to data formatting in reports or data imports/exports. This issue typically arises when the system settings for number formatting are not properly configured or when the data being processed does not conform to the expected format.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect User Settings: The user profile may not have the correct settings for decimal and thousand delimiters.
  Inconsistent Data Formats: The data being processed may have inconsistent formats that do not match the expected delimiters.
  Regional Settings: The system's regional settings may not align with the expected formats for the data being processed.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle number formatting correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user settings in SAP (transaction code SU01 for user maintenance).
  Check the "Defaults" tab for the "Decimal Notation" and "Thousands Separator" settings.
  Ensure that they are set according to the expected format (e.g., for US: Decimal = '.' and Thousand = ',').
  
  
  
  Review Regional Settings:
  
  Check the system's regional settings (transaction code SU3).
  Ensure that the "Decimal Notation" and "Thousands Separator" are set correctly based on the user's locale.
  
  
  
  Data Format Validation:
  
  If you are importing data, validate the format of the data file to ensure it matches the expected delimiters.
  If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that it is formatted correctly before import.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles number formatting.
  Look for any hardcoded values or assumptions about number formats that may not be valid for all users.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number formatting and localization settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), SU3 (Maintain User Profile), and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for custom code review.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHPRC_RCS058 error and ensure that the system can correctly determine the decimal and thousand delimiters.