How To Fix WSTP030 - Put the decimal points and commas in the correct place

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTP - Messages for IAC Sales Prices in SAP Retail Store

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Put the decimal points and commas in the correct place

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTP030: "Put the decimal points and commas in the correct place":
  
  Error Message:
  WSTP030
  
  Put the decimal points and commas in the correct place
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system encounters a number format that does not conform to the expected decimal and thousand separator conventions. In SAP, numeric fields expect decimal points and commas to be placed according to the user’s or system’s locale settings.
  Common causes include:
  
  Input values where decimal points and thousand separators are swapped or misplaced.
  Data imported from external sources (e.g., CSV files, Excel sheets) where number formatting differs from SAP’s expected format.
  User input errors where the decimal separator is used incorrectly.
  Mismatch between the number format in the input and the decimal notation defined in the user’s logon language or SAP system settings.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP expects numbers to be formatted according to the decimal notation defined in the user’s logon language or the system’s default.
  For example, in English (US) locale, the decimal separator is a dot (.) and the thousand separator is a comma (,).
  In many European locales (e.g., German), the decimal separator is a comma (,) and the thousand separator is a dot (.).
  If a number is entered as 1,234.56 in a locale expecting 1.234,56, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct Number Format:
  
  Ensure that the decimal and thousand separators in the input data match the expected format for the user’s logon language.
  For example, if the system expects 1.234,56, do not enter 1,234.56.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Logon Language or Decimal Notation:
  
  Verify the user’s logon language settings in SAP (transaction SU01 ? User parameters).
  The decimal notation is linked to the logon language. Changing the logon language to one that matches the input format can resolve the issue.
  Alternatively, instruct users to enter numbers according to their logon language’s decimal notation.
  
  
  
  Data Conversion / Preprocessing:
  
  If importing data, preprocess the data to convert decimal and thousand separators to the SAP expected format.
  Use tools or scripts to replace commas and dots appropriately before uploading.
  
  
  
  SAP System Settings:
  
  Check the system-wide decimal notation settings (usually based on logon language).
  If necessary, adjust the logon language or create a custom logon language variant with the desired decimal notation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU01: Check and change user parameters, including logon language.
  Logon Language and Decimal Notation: The decimal notation is controlled by the logon language. For example:
  
  EN (English) ? decimal point ., thousand separator ,
  DE (German) ? decimal comma ,, thousand separator .
  
  
  SAP Note / Documentation: Search SAP Notes for WSTP030 or decimal notation issues.
  Data Uploads: When uploading data via LSMW, BAPIs, or batch input, ensure number formats are consistent with SAP expectations.
  SAP GUI Settings: Sometimes, the SAP GUI settings or frontend locale can influence number formatting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Incorrect placement of decimal points and commas in numeric input, not matching SAP’s expected format.
  
  
  Solution
  Correct the number format according to user logon language; preprocess data if needed; adjust user or system settings.
  
  
  Related Info
  User logon language controls decimal notation; check SU01 parameters; preprocess imported data; refer to SAP Notes.
  
  
  
  
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