How To Fix G00728 - Decimal place separator "&2" is inappropriate for this upload method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Decimal place separator "&2" is inappropriate for this upload method

What causes this issue?

The current data row contains the character "&V2&" in one value field.
The FS item indicates that the character is not used for marking places
for thousands. Rather, "&V1&" is defined as the decimal separator in
upload method &V3&.

System Response

Character "&V2&" within the character string for value fields is
ignored. The value is interpreted as a number without decimal places.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the decimal separator in upload method &V3& and
compare the use in the file. Avoid ambiguous spelling within the file.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00728 - Decimal place separator "&2" is inappropriate for this upload method ?

  The SAP error message G00728 indicates that there is an issue with the decimal place separator being used in a data upload process. This error typically arises when the format of the data being uploaded does not match the expected format defined in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the decimal separator used in the data file (e.g., a CSV or Excel file) does not align with the settings in the SAP system. For example, if the SAP system is configured to use a comma (,) as the decimal separator, but the uploaded file uses a period (.), this mismatch will trigger the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00728 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check SAP Settings:
  
  Verify the decimal notation settings in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the user profile settings or system settings.
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the "Defaults" tab for the "Decimal Notation" setting.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Data File:
  
  Open the data file you are trying to upload (e.g., CSV or Excel).
  Change the decimal separator in the file to match the SAP system's expected format. If SAP expects a comma, replace all periods with commas, and vice versa.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Upload Method:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct upload method that corresponds to the data format. Different upload methods may have different requirements for decimal separators.
  
  
  
  Test the Upload:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt the upload again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the expected format, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific upload method you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Profile Settings: The decimal notation can be set at the user level, which means different users may have different settings. Ensure that the user performing the upload has the correct settings.
  Localization Settings: The decimal separator may also be influenced by the localization settings of the SAP system, which can vary by country or region.
  Data Format: Ensure that the entire data format (including date formats, currency formats, etc.) is consistent with what SAP expects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00728 error and successfully complete your data upload in SAP.