How To Fix FMFG097 - MAF file contains a non-numeric pre-balance value &1

FMFG097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 097

• Message text: MAF file contains a non-numeric pre-balance value &1

What causes this issue?

The MAF upload program uploads a file to SAP. Records cannot be uploaded
because there is a non-numeric pre-balance value &1.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the MAF file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMFG097 - Details

• The SAP error message FMFG097 indicates that there is a problem with the MAF (Multi-Account File) file being processed in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the pre-balance value in the MAF file is non-numeric, which is not acceptable for the processing of financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Data: The pre-balance value in the MAF file is expected to be a numeric value (e.g., an integer or decimal). If the value is a string, contains letters, or is formatted incorrectly, this error will occur.
  File Formatting Issues: The MAF file may have been generated or exported incorrectly, leading to formatting issues that result in non-numeric values being present.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying the MAF file can lead to non-numeric values being included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the MAF File: Open the MAF file in a text editor or spreadsheet application and locate the pre-balance value. Ensure that it is a