How To Fix ALSMEX028 - Fields of this record type cannot be used for transactions


ALSMEX028 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ALSMEX - Message Class for Legacy Data Transfer

  • Message number: 028

  • Message text: Fields of this record type cannot be used for transactions

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to assign a field of the Microsoft Excel file with record
    type &v1& to a field of the "Transactions" tab page.
    However, fields of the Excel file from rows with record type &v1& are
    already assigned to normal master record fields.
    INCLUDE ALSMEX_ORDINARY_TABS

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE ALSMEX_ASSIGNMENT

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ALSMEX028 - Details

  • The SAP error message ALSMEX028 typically occurs when you are trying to upload data using the LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) tool, and it indicates that the fields of the record type you are trying to use are not valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform. This can happen for several reasons, including incorrect field mapping, using the wrong record type, or issues with the data format.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Record Type: The record type you are using may not be appropriate for the transaction you are trying to execute.
    Field Mapping Issues: The fields in your source file may not match the expected fields in the target transaction.
    Data Format Issues: The data being uploaded may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric formats).
    Missing Required Fields: Some required fields may be missing from your data file.
    Transaction Restrictions: Certain fields may be restricted for the transaction you are trying to

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