How To Fix MM_PUR_SES_UPL023 - Incorrect data format in cell &1&2 of sheet &3

MM_PUR_SES_UPL023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES_UPL - SES Upload via Excel

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Incorrect data format in cell &1&2 of sheet &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL023 - Incorrect data format in cell &1&2 of sheet &3 ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL023 indicates that there is an issue with the data format in a specific cell of an uploaded spreadsheet (Excel file) when trying to import data into the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the upload of purchasing documents or related data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The data in the specified cell does not match the expected format. For example, if a numeric value is expected but a text value is provided, this error will occur.
  Invalid Characters: The presence of special characters or symbols that are not allowed in the specified field can trigger this error.
  Date Format Issues: If the cell is expected to contain a date, but the format does not match the expected date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs. MM/DD/YYYY), this can lead to the error.
  Empty Cells: Required fields that are left empty can also