How To Fix /SAPAPO/APOGRID071 - {GetDecimalSign} Decimal point formatting exported ( & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/APOGRID -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: {GetDecimalSign} Decimal point formatting exported ( & )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/APOGRID071 - {GetDecimalSign} Decimal point formatting exported ( & ) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/APOGRID071 {GetDecimalSign} Decimal point formatting exported ( & ) typically relates to issues with decimal point formatting in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) systems. This error can occur when there is a mismatch in the expected decimal format, which can be caused by various factors, including user settings, system settings, or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Locale Settings: The error may arise due to differences in locale settings between the SAP system and the user's environment. For example, some regions use a comma (,) as a decimal separator, while others use a period (.).
  User Profile Settings: The user profile settings in SAP may not match the expected decimal format.
  Data Formatting: The data being processed may have incorrect formatting or may not conform to the expected decimal format.
  SAP GUI Settings: The settings in the SAP GUI may not be configured correctly for the user's locale.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Check the "Defaults" tab for the "Decimal Notation" setting and ensure it matches your locale.
  
  
  
  Adjust Locale Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system locale settings are correctly configured. This can be done in the SAP system settings or by consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Review Data Formatting:
  
  Check the data being processed for any inconsistencies in decimal formatting. Ensure that all numeric fields are formatted correctly according to the expected decimal notation.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Configuration:
  
  In the SAP GUI, navigate to Options > SAP GUI Options > Accessibility & Scripting > Scripting and ensure that the settings are appropriate for your locale.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on locale settings and decimal formatting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/APOGRID071 error related to decimal point formatting in your SAP APO system.