How To Fix LDR006 - Manually format all cells with category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDR - Messages for Generic Procedure Call

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Manually format all cells with category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDR006 - Manually format all cells with category &1 ?

  The SAP error message LDR006 indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of cells in a spreadsheet, specifically when trying to load data into SAP from an Excel file. The message states: "Manually format all cells with category &1," where "&1" represents the specific category of data that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the data in the Excel file is not formatted correctly for the type of data being imported into SAP. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Cell Formatting: The cells in the Excel file may not be formatted to match the expected data type (e.g., text, number, date).
  Mixed Data Types: Cells may contain mixed data types, which can confuse the import process.
  Hidden Characters: There may be hidden characters or spaces in the cells that are causing the data to be misinterpreted.
  Regional Settings: The regional settings of the Excel file may not match the expected format in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LDR006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cell Formatting:
  
  Open the Excel file and select the cells that are causing the issue.
  Right-click and choose "Format Cells."
  Ensure that the cells are formatted according to the expected data type (e.g., General, Number, Date, etc.).
  
  
  
  Clear Formatting:
  
  If there are mixed formats, you can clear the formatting by selecting the cells, going to the "Home" tab, and choosing "Clear Formats."
  
  
  
  Remove Hidden Characters:
  
  Check for any hidden characters or extra spaces in the cells. You can use the TRIM() function in Excel to remove extra spaces.
  
  
  
  Use Consistent Data Types:
  
  Ensure that all cells in a column have the same data type. For example, if a column is supposed to contain dates, make sure all entries are formatted as dates.
  
  
  
  Check Regional Settings:
  
  Ensure that the date formats and number formats in Excel match the expected formats in SAP. This may involve changing the regional settings in Excel.
  
  
  
  Re-save the File:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the Excel file and try importing it into SAP again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on data import processes and formatting requirements.
  Excel Functions: Familiarize yourself with Excel functions like TEXT(), VALUE(), and TRIM() to help with data formatting.
  SAP Community: Check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LDR006 error and successfully import your data into SAP.