How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1767 - The mask must contain at least one place before the decimal point

/SEHS/BA_MISC1767 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 767

• Message text: The mask must contain at least one place before the decimal point

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/SEHS/BA_MISC1767 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1767 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a numeric input, specifically that the mask (or format) defined for a numeric field does not contain at least one digit before the decimal point. This typically occurs in scenarios where a numeric value is expected, but the input does not conform to the required format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Format: The user may have entered a value that does not have any digits before the decimal point (e.g., ".5" instead of "0.5").
  
  Configuration Issues: The field's configuration in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to accept the desired format.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a different data type or format than what is being provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Correct the Input: Ensure that the numeric value entered has at least one digit before the decimal point. For example, instead of entering ".5", enter "0.5".
  Check Field Configuration: Review