How To Fix HRPFD00508 - Format for whole numbers is incorrect.

HRPFD00508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Format for whole numbers is incorrect.

What causes this issue?

Your entry does not correspond to the format expected for the whole
number.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the number in the form '999.999', '-999.999' or '999.999-' As a
thousand hyphen a "," can be used for ever setting in the user
parameters. It can be left out.
If you have changed your settings in the current terminal session in
the user paramters, please register yourself again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPFD00508 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPFD00508, which states "Format for whole numbers is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) data processing, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or payroll data. This error indicates that a numeric field that is expected to contain a whole number (integer) has been provided with a value that does not conform to the expected format.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The most common cause is that a user has entered a non-integer value (e.g., a decimal number, a string, or a special character) in a field that requires a whole number.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source (like a CSV file), the formatting of the data may not match the expected format in SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data fields in the SAP system, such as incorrect data types or field lengths.
  Custom Programs or