How To Fix G0380 - ',' and '.' cannot be used as field separators

G0380 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 380

• Message text: ',' and '.' cannot be used as field separators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0380 - ',' and '.' cannot be used as field separators ?

  The SAP error message G0380 indicates that there is an issue with the field separators used in a data import or export process. Specifically, it states that the characters ',' (comma) and '.' (period) cannot be used as field separators. This error typically arises when you are trying to import or export data using a format that does not comply with the expected field separator conventions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Separator: The data file you are trying to import may be using a comma or period as a field separator, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are performing.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that dictate which characters can be used as field separators, and the current settings may not allow for commas or periods.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not be formatted correctly, leading to the use of disallowed characters as separators.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change