How To Fix 3G002 - Number format cannot be interpreted (correct file version?)

3G002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Number format cannot be interpreted (correct file version?)

What causes this issue?

When the input file is read a packed number is anticipated. The
character string "&v1&" can threfore, not be interpreted as a number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct value for the current file
version in the 'File Version' parameter on the selection screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G002 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G002: Number format cannot be interpreted (correct file version?) typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of the data being processed, particularly in the context of file uploads or data imports. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when dealing with data files that are not in the expected format or when there are discrepancies in the version of the file being used.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may contain invalid characters.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the file may not be compatible with the version of the SAP system you are using. This can happen if the file was generated by a different version of the software or if there are changes in the data structure.
  Locale Settings: The number format in the file may not match the locale settings