How To Fix FRMLNTR018 - Incorrect thousand separators entered

FRMLNTR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLNTR - RMS-FRM: Nutritional Values

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Incorrect thousand separators entered

What causes this issue?

You have entered a number with thousand separators. However, the
thousand separators are in the wrong positions.

System Response

The system does not accept the entry.

How to fix this error?

Working back from the decimal point, enter a thousand separator after
every third digit, or allow the system to enter the thousand
separators.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLNTR018 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLNTR018, which states "Incorrect thousand separators entered," typically occurs when a user inputs a numeric value that does not conform to the expected format for thousand separators in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering amounts in financial transactions, reports, or other data entry fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Formatting: The user may have entered a number with an incorrect format for thousand separators. For example, using a comma instead of a period or vice versa, depending on the regional settings.
  Regional Settings: The SAP system may be configured to expect a specific format based on the user's locale settings. If the user’s input does not match these settings, the error will occur.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a numeric value, and if the input includes characters that are not recognized as part of a number (like letters or special characters), it can trigger