How To Fix ISSR2043 - Number format error in Excel file

ISSR2043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR2 - Message Class for Statutory Reporting: Output

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Number format error in Excel file

What causes this issue?

The imported Excel file contains a field whose contents cannot be
interpreted as a number.

System Response

The system terminates the operation since further processing is not
possible.

How to fix this error?

Correct the relevant field contents in the imported Excel file.
Pay special attention to the following:
Enter monetary amounts as whole euro amounts; do not enter amounts in
cents.
Monetary amounts can consist either of digits only or of digits and
periods (for example, 1.000.000).

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.

ISSR2043 - Details

• The SAP error message ISSR2043, which indicates a "Number format error in Excel file," typically occurs when there is an issue with the way numerical data is formatted in an Excel file that is being imported into SAP. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Number Format: The numbers in the Excel file may be formatted as text instead of numeric values. This can happen if the cells are formatted incorrectly or if the data was imported from another source.
  Decimal and Thousand Separators: The use of different decimal and thousand separators (e.g., using a comma instead of a period for decimals) can lead to format errors.
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: Extra spaces before or after the numbers can cause SAP to misinterpret the data.
  Invalid Characters: Any non-numeric characters in the cells that are expected to contain numbers can trigger this error.
  Regional Settings: The regional settings in Excel may not match the