How To Fix FCOM_MONITOR842 - Exponent empty: enter the exponent after the E

FCOM_MONITOR842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MONITOR - Messages for Variance Monitor

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Exponent empty: enter the exponent after the E

INCLUDE DB842 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR842 - Exponent empty: enter the exponent after the E ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR842 with the description "Exponent empty: enter the exponent after the E" typically occurs in the context of financial calculations or data entry where a numeric value is expected in scientific notation. This error indicates that a number was expected to be in the format of a floating-point number (e.g., 1.23E+10), but the exponent part (the part after the E) is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The user may have entered a number in scientific notation but omitted the exponent. For example, entering 1.23E instead of 1.23E+10.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the format of the numeric values may not conform to the expected scientific notation.
  System Configuration: There may be settings or configurations in the SAP system that are not correctly set up to handle scientific notation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Review the input value and ensure that it is in the correct format. If