How To Fix HSM_DLG009 - Error while entering the thousand separator

HSM_DLG009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_DLG - HM: Hazardous Substance Master Maintenance Dialog

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Error while entering the thousand separator

What causes this issue?

You put the thousand separator in the wrong place.

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 thousand separator three places to the left of the decimal
place, or let the system enter it.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HSM_DLG009 - Error while entering the thousand separator ?

  The SAP error message HSM_DLG009 typically occurs when there is an issue with the formatting of numeric values, particularly when entering values that include a thousand separator. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data entry in financial transactions or when working with certain SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Number Format: The system may not recognize the format of the number you are entering, especially if the thousand separator is not in the expected format (e.g., using a comma instead of a period or vice versa).
  Regional Settings: The user's regional settings in SAP may not match the format of the number being entered. Different countries have different conventions for thousand separators and decimal points.
  Field Configuration: The field where you are entering the number may have specific formatting requirements that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HSM_DLG009 error, you can try