How To Fix MASS_SPSH055 - Type conversion: error when validating decimal format

MASS_SPSH055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MASS_SPSH - Messages for spreadsheet import functionality

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Type conversion: error when validating decimal format

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MASS_SPSH055 - Details

• The SAP error message MASS_SPSH055 indicates that there is a type conversion error when validating a decimal format. This typically occurs during data processing or data uploads in SAP, particularly when the system is trying to convert a string or numeric value into a decimal format but encounters an issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Decimal Separator: The most common cause is the use of an incorrect decimal separator. For example, if the system expects a period (.) as the decimal separator but receives a comma (,) instead, it will throw this error.
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The data being processed may contain invalid characters that cannot be converted to a decimal format, such as letters or special characters.
  
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The format of the data being uploaded or processed does not match the expected format defined in the SAP system settings.
  
  
  Locale Settings: The user’s locale settings may differ from the expected format for decimal numbers, leading to