How To Fix MFLE_TOOLS028 - MATNR_EXT &1 does not fulfill the expected format.

MFLE_TOOLS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLE_TOOLS - Msg Type for MFLE_TOOLS

• Message number: 028

• Message text: MATNR_EXT &1 does not fulfill the expected format.

What causes this issue?

MATNR_EXT has wrong format

System Response

Error during upgrade

How to fix this error?

Please check the mentioned MATNR_EXT whether it is valid and correct it
or contact SAP for further assistance. If the MATNR_EXT is not relevant
please remove it from the table MATERIALID.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS028 - MATNR_EXT &1 does not fulfill the expected format. ?

  The SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS028 indicates that the material number (MATNR_EXT) provided does not meet the expected format. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is expecting a specific structure or format for the material number, and the input does not conform to these requirements.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Length: The material number may not have the correct number of characters. For example, if the system expects a material number to be 18 characters long and the input is shorter or longer, this error will occur.
  Invalid Characters: The material number may contain invalid characters. SAP material numbers typically consist of alphanumeric characters, and special characters may not be allowed.
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: If the material number has leading or trailing spaces, it may not be recognized as valid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or related modules that define the expected format for material numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Number Format: