How To Fix ELA014 - For direct input, &1 must be &2

ELA014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ELA - Message class for loyalty program

• Message number: 014

• Message text: For direct input, &1 must be &2

Self-Explanatory Message

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ELA014 - Details

• The SAP error message ELA014 typically occurs during data uploads or direct input processes when the system expects a certain format or type of data but receives something different. The message format is usually as follows:
  ELA014: For direct input, &1 must be &2.
  Where:
  
  &1 represents the actual data type or value that was provided.
  &2 represents the expected data type or value.
  
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch between the data being uploaded and the expected format or type defined in the SAP system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect data format (e.g., numeric data being provided as text).
  Missing mandatory fields.
  Data type constraints not being met (e.g., a date field receiving a non-date value).
  Incorrect field length or structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ELA014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Format: Ensure that the data you are trying to upload matches the expected format. For example, if a field