How To Fix ESH_SEARCH226 - For datatype "decimal" only one separator is allowed

ESH_SEARCH226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 226

• Message text: For datatype "decimal" only one separator is allowed

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ESH_SEARCH226 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH226 indicates that there is an issue with the input format for a decimal data type in a search or query operation. This error typically arises when the input contains more than one decimal separator, which is not allowed for decimal values.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The input string for a decimal value contains multiple decimal separators (e.g., both a comma and a period).
  The input string is formatted incorrectly, such as having extra decimal points (e.g., "123.45.67").
  The system is expecting a specific format for decimal numbers based on the locale settings, and the input does not conform to that format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the input for the decimal value contains only one decimal separator. For example, use "123.45" or "123,45" depending on the expected format.
  
  
  Locale Settings: Verify the locale settings of your SAP system. Different locales may use