How To Fix HR99S_ITG_REP004 - Upload aborted, data incorrectly formatted in Excel file (date/amount)

HR99S_ITG_REP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR99S_ITG_REP - DAQ Generic Infotype, Message Class for Reporting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Upload aborted, data incorrectly formatted in Excel file (date/amount)

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HR99S_ITG_REP004 - Details

• The SAP error message HR99S_ITG_REP004 indicates that there is an issue with the data format in the Excel file you are trying to upload. This error typically arises when the data in the Excel file does not conform to the expected format for certain fields, such as dates or amounts.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Format: The date fields in the Excel file may not be formatted correctly. SAP usually expects dates in a specific format (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).
  Invalid Amount Format: Amount fields may contain non-numeric characters, incorrect decimal separators, or may not be formatted as numbers.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Extra spaces in the cells can cause formatting issues.
  Cell Formatting: The cells may be formatted as text instead of the required format (e.g., date or number).
  Regional Settings: The regional settings of the Excel file may differ from those expected by SAP, leading to misinterpretation of date and number formats.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Date Format:
  
  Ensure that all date fields are formatted