How To Fix GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD016 - Decimal Notation is not defined in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD - Messages MCA Excel Upload

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Decimal Notation is not defined in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD016 - Decimal Notation is not defined in the system ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD016 indicates that there is an issue with the decimal notation settings in the system when trying to upload data from Excel. This error typically arises when the system cannot determine how to interpret decimal values due to a lack of configuration for the decimal notation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Decimal Notation Configuration: The system does not have a defined decimal notation (e.g., whether to use a period . or a comma , as the decimal separator).
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be set up correctly to handle the expected decimal notation.
  Excel File Format: The format of the Excel file may not match the expected decimal notation settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Decimal Notation Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 in SAP.
  Check the settings for the decimal notation. Ensure that the correct decimal separator is defined for your country or region.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings by going to SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user’s default settings for decimal notation are correctly configured. This can be found under the "Defaults" tab.
  
  
  
  Excel File Format:
  
  Ensure that the Excel file uses the correct decimal notation that matches the SAP system settings. For example, if the SAP system expects a period as a decimal separator, ensure that the Excel file uses a period and not a comma.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes related to GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD016 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try uploading the Excel file again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on configuring decimal notation and handling data uploads.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 for configuration and SU01 for user settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your data from Excel to SAP.