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


G00728 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 728

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

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  • 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

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