How To Fix FMFG098 - MAF file contains a non-numeric net outlay value &1

FMFG098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: MAF file contains a non-numeric net outlay value &1

What causes this issue?

The MAF upload program uploads a file to SAP. Records cannot be
uploaded because the file contains a non-numeric net outlay 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG098 - MAF file contains a non-numeric net outlay value &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG098 indicates that there is a problem with the MAF (Multi-Annual Financing) file, specifically that it contains a non-numeric value for the net outlay. This error typically arises during the processing of financial data in SAP, particularly in the context of budget management or financial planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of a non-numeric value in the field that is expected to contain a numeric value for net outlay. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data entry errors where a text or special character is mistakenly entered instead of a number.
  Issues with data extraction or transformation processes that lead to incorrect formatting.
  Corruption of the MAF file or incorrect file structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMFG098 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the MAF File: Open the MAF file and inspect the net outlay values. Look for any non-numeric entries (e.g., letters, symbols, or empty fields)