How To Fix SV071 - Enter only numbers, signs (+/-), and separators (./,).

SV071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter only numbers, signs (+/-), and separators (./,).

What causes this issue?

Invalid characters were input in a numerical field.

System Response

Processing was cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Only enter valid characters:
<ZH>Digits:</>,,,, "0...9"
<ZH>Signs:</>,,,, "+" or "-"
<ZH>Decimal separators:</>,,,, "." or ","

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV071 - Enter only numbers, signs (+/-), and separators (./,). ?

  The SAP error message SV071, which states "Enter only numbers, signs (+/-), and separators (./,)," typically occurs when a user is trying to input a value in a field that expects a numeric format, but the input contains invalid characters or formatting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The input may contain letters, special characters (other than the allowed signs and separators), or spaces.
  Incorrect Formatting: The number may not be formatted correctly, such as using commas instead of periods for decimal points, or vice versa, depending on the system's locale settings.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Extra spaces before or after the number can also trigger this error.
  Locale Settings: Different regions have different conventions for number formatting (e.g., some use commas as decimal separators while others use periods).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the input consists only of numbers, the allowed signs (+/-), and the correct separators (either a period or a comma, depending on your locale).
  Remove Invalid Characters: Eliminate any