How To Fix FB864 - Decimal format in input file cannot be processed

FB864 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Decimal format in input file cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

An error in converting the decimal format used in the file occurred
when importing the account statement file. The number of decimal places
used differs too much from the internal format for at least one
currency amount.

How to fix this error?

Check your account statement file and clear up the difference with you
bank.

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FB864 - Details

• The SAP error message FB864, which states "Decimal format in input file cannot be processed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of decimal numbers in a file being uploaded or processed in SAP. This error is often encountered during data uploads, such as when importing financial data or other numeric values.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Decimal Separator: The input file may use a decimal separator that is not recognized by SAP. For example, if the system is set to use a comma (,) as the decimal separator, but the file uses a period (.) instead, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Inconsistent Formatting: The file may contain inconsistent formatting for decimal numbers, such as mixing different decimal separators or using thousands separators incorrectly.
  
  
  File Encoding Issues: The encoding of the input file may not be compatible with SAP, leading to misinterpretation of the decimal values.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type expected by