How To Fix EBDR028 - Unexpected error while importing sheet &1, row &2, field &3, value &4.

EBDR028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBDR - Message class for External Billing Document Requests

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Unexpected error while importing sheet &1, row &2, field &3, value &4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR028 - Unexpected error while importing sheet &1, row &2, field &3, value &4. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR028 indicates that there was an unexpected error while importing data from a sheet, specifically at a certain row and field. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data uploads or migrations, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Services or SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Issues: The value in the specified field may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric values).
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the value being imported does not match the data type defined in the target field (e.g., trying to import a string into a numeric field).
  Missing Required Fields: If a required field is missing or empty, it can lead to errors during the import process.
  Invalid Characters: The value may contain invalid characters or special characters that are not allowed in the target field.
  Business Logic Violations: The value may violate business rules or constraints