How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CONV604 - Format of accounting amount in field &1 is invalid

/PF1/MSG_CONV604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CONV -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Format of accounting amount in field &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV604 - Format of accounting amount in field &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CONV604 indicates that there is an issue with the format of an accounting amount in a specific field. This error typically arises when the system encounters an amount that does not conform to the expected format, which can be due to various reasons such as incorrect decimal notation, invalid characters, or exceeding the allowed length for the field.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Decimal Separator: The system may expect a specific decimal separator (e.g., a period or a comma) based on the user's locale settings.
  Invalid Characters: The amount may contain characters that are not valid for numeric fields (e.g., letters or special characters).
  Exceeding Length: The amount may exceed the maximum length defined for the field in the database.
  Currency Format Issues: If the amount is associated with a currency, there may be issues with how the currency is formatted or defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to invalid formats