How To Fix IMPORT_SALES_DOC007 - In row "&1", order "&2" contains invalid data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IMPORT_SALES_DOC - Messages for Import Sales Docement from Excel

• Message number: 007

• Message text: In row "&1", order "&2" contains invalid data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC007 - In row "&1", order "&2" contains invalid data. ?

  The SAP error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC007 typically indicates that there is invalid data in a sales order during the import process. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when importing sales documents through a data upload or integration process.
  Cause:
  The error message IMPORT_SALES_DOC007 is triggered when the system encounters data in a specific row of the sales order that does not meet the required validation criteria. Common causes include:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data in the specified row may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, numeric values).
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may be missing or not populated correctly.
  Incorrect Value: The values provided for certain fields may not be valid (e.g., invalid material number, customer number, or pricing conditions).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies between related data (e.g., the customer does not exist, or the material is not available).
  Configuration Issues: Custom validations or configurations in the SAP system may be causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IMPORT_SALES_DOC007 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Error Message Details: Review the error message for specific details about the row number and order number mentioned. This will help you identify the problematic data.
  
  
  Validate Data: 
  
  Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Check the format of the data (e.g., dates, numbers).
  Verify that the values provided are valid and exist in the system (e.g., customer, material).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If there are custom validations or configurations in your SAP system, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, create a small sample of data that you know is valid and try importing it to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the fields and their requirements for sales orders.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you may want to debug the import process to identify where the validation is failing.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to manually check the data.
  Data Upload Tools: If you are using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs for data import, ensure that the mapping and data transformation rules are correctly set up.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific transaction you are working with, as they may provide additional insights or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the invalid data causing the IMPORT_SALES_DOC007 error.