How To Fix MDC_PROCESS115 - Field "&1-&2" has not a valid format for source id &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS - Messages In Context Of MDC Processing

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Field "&1-&2" has not a valid format for source id &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS115 - Field "&1-&2" has not a valid format for source id &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS115 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a field in a data processing context, specifically related to a source ID. This error typically arises in the context of Master Data Consolidation (MDC) or similar data processing scenarios where data integrity and format are crucial.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Field '&1-&2' has not a valid format for source id &3" suggests that:
  
  The field specified (represented by placeholders &1 and &2) does not conform to the expected format defined in the system for the given source ID (represented by &3).
  This could be due to:
  Incorrect data entry or data extraction from the source system.
  Mismatched data types (e.g., numeric fields containing non-numeric characters).
  Missing or incomplete data that is required for processing.
  Configuration issues in the MDC settings or data model.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Format:
  
  Review the data in the specified field to ensure