How To Fix HR99S00_FILE040 - Value &1 field &2 contains non-alphanumeric characters ('&3').

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR99S00_FILE - Messages for file handling

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Value &1 field &2 contains non-alphanumeric characters ('&3').

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR99S00_FILE040 - Value &1 field &2 contains non-alphanumeric characters ('&3'). ?

  The SAP error message HR99S00_FILE040 indicates that a specific field in your data contains non-alphanumeric characters, which are not allowed according to the validation rules set in the system. This error typically occurs during data uploads or processing in HR-related transactions, such as when importing data from external files.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A field (denoted as &2 in the message) contains characters that are not letters (A-Z, a-z) or numbers (0-9).
  The specific non-alphanumeric characters that caused the error are shown as &3.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field (&2) is causing the issue. This information is usually provided in the error message.
  
  
  Check the Value: Look at the value (&1) that is being processed for that field. Identify the non-alphanumeric characters (&3) that are present.
  
  
  Clean the Data:
  
  Remove or replace the non-alphanumeric characters in the field value. Ensure that the value only contains valid alphanumeric characters.
  If the non-alphanumeric characters are necessary for your data, consider whether the field can be modified to accept them or if a different field should be used.
  
  
  
  Re-upload or Reprocess: After cleaning the data, attempt to re-upload or reprocess the data again.
  
  
  Validation: Before uploading, you can implement validation checks in your data preparation process to catch these issues early.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Specifications: Review the specifications for the field in question to understand what types of characters are allowed.
  Data Formats: Ensure that the data format you are using aligns with the requirements of the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Testing: If possible, test with a small subset of data to ensure that the changes resolve the issue before processing larger datasets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HR99S00_FILE040 error and successfully process your data in SAP.