How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC140 - Allocation; number extracted from SAP SEM cannot be converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC - Message Marketing Planning Allocation

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Allocation; number extracted from SAP SEM cannot be converted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC140 - Allocation; number extracted from SAP SEM cannot be converted ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_ALLOC140 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation process in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, specifically related to the extraction of numbers from SAP Strategic Enterprise Management (SEM). This error typically arises when the system is unable to convert a number extracted from SEM into a format that can be processed in CRM.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The number extracted from SEM may not match the expected data type in CRM. For example, it could be a string when a numeric value is expected.
  Invalid Characters: The number may contain invalid characters or formatting issues (e.g., commas, spaces) that prevent conversion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in either SEM or CRM that are not aligned, leading to data extraction problems.
  Missing Data: The required data might not be present in SEM, leading to an inability to perform the allocation.
  Version Compatibility: There could be compatibility issues