How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG212 - The number format is wrong

/SAPAPO/CFM_MSG212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: The number format is wrong

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG212 - The number format is wrong ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG212 indicating "The number format is wrong" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the format of numerical data being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, data import, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Decimal Separator: The system may be expecting a specific decimal separator (e.g., a period . or a comma ,) based on the user's locale settings.
  Invalid Characters: The input may contain invalid characters that are not recognized as part of a number (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not match the expected data type (e.g., trying to input a string where a number is expected).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected number formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locale Settings: Ensure that the user’s locale settings