How To Fix IFME_TREE_CHECK075 - The field delimiter cannot be the same as the decimal separator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_TREE_CHECK -

• Message number: 075

• Message text: The field delimiter cannot be the same as the decimal separator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_TREE_CHECK075 - The field delimiter cannot be the same as the decimal separator ?

  The SAP error message IFME_TREE_CHECK075 indicates that there is a conflict between the field delimiter and the decimal separator in your data configuration. This error typically arises when you are trying to import or process data in a format where the field delimiter (used to separate different fields in a record) is the same character as the decimal separator (used to denote decimal points in numeric values). 
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The field delimiter and decimal separator are set to the same character (e.g., both set to a comma , or a period .).
  Data Format: The data being processed has been formatted incorrectly, leading to confusion in parsing the fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where the field delimiter and decimal separator are defined.
  Ensure that the field delimiter and decimal separator are set to different characters. For example, you might use a comma , as a field delimiter and a period . as a decimal separator.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Format:
  
  If you are importing data, ensure that the data file uses different characters for the field delimiter and decimal separator.
  For example, if your data uses commas to separate fields, ensure that decimal values use a period (e.g., 1.23 instead of 1,23).
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the module you are working with for more details on data import/export configurations.
  Data Formats: Familiarize yourself with the expected data formats for the specific SAP transaction or process you are using.
  Localization Settings: Be aware of the localization settings in your SAP system, as these can affect how delimiters and decimal points are interpreted.
  
  By ensuring that the field delimiter and decimal separator are distinct, you should be able to resolve the IFME_TREE_CHECK075 error and successfully process your data.