How To Fix /LTB/MC327 - File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is not a number.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LTB/MC -

• Message number: 327

• Message text: File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is not a number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LTB/MC327 - File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is not a number. ?

  The SAP error message /LTB/MC327 File &1 contains invalid data at line &2. Field &3 is not a number. typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in a file, specifically that a field expected to contain a numeric value has non-numeric data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issue: The file being processed contains a field that is expected to be numeric, but it has characters that cannot be interpreted as a number (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry or file generation, leading to invalid characters being included in the numeric field.
  File Encoding: The file may have been saved or exported in a format that introduced unexpected characters or formatting issues.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the file to the expected fields in SAP may be incorrect, leading to the wrong data type being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the File: Open the file specified in the error message (indicated by &1) and navigate to the line number indicated (&2). Inspect the field (&3) that is causing the issue.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the field in question contains only numeric values. Remove any non-numeric characters or correct any data entry errors.
  Reformat the File: If the file was generated from another system, ensure that it is saved in the correct format (e.g., CSV, TXT) and that it adheres to the expected structure.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, create a small sample file with valid numeric data to test the import process and ensure that the issue is resolved.
  Review Mapping: If the file is being processed through a specific program or transaction, review the mapping of fields to ensure that they align correctly with the expected data types in SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check SAP's official documentation or help resources for more details on the specific transaction or program you are using.
  Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like SE38 or SE80 to review the program logic that processes the file.
  Error Logs: Review any error logs or application logs in SAP to gather more context about the error and any related issues.
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are part of a team, consult with colleagues who may have experience with the specific file or process to gather insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.