How To Fix TD796 - Decimal place specification contains invalid characters

TD796 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Decimal place specification contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

You want to specify the number of decimal places. However, you have
used invalid characters.

System Response

The symbol is not transferred to your text until you have corrected the
error.

How to fix this error?

Enter numbers only which are not separated by blanks or leave the field
blank.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD796 - Decimal place specification contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message TD796, which states "Decimal place specification contains invalid characters," typically occurs when there is an issue with the formatting of a number, particularly in relation to decimal places. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when entering data in a transaction, uploading data, or configuring settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error is often caused by the presence of invalid characters in the decimal place specification. This could include letters, special characters, or incorrect symbols.
  Incorrect Format: The number may not be formatted correctly according to the expected decimal notation (e.g., using a comma instead of a period, or vice versa).
  Localization Settings: Different countries have different conventions for decimal and thousand separators. If the system's locale settings do not match the format of the input data, this error can occur.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data from an external source (like a CSV file), the