How To Fix /MVA/AMC_PC_MSG077 - Data record of record type &1 contained errors. &2 must be a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_PC_MSG -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Data record of record type &1 contained errors. &2 must be a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_PC_MSG077 - Data record of record type &1 contained errors. &2 must be a number ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_PC_MSG077 indicates that there is an issue with a data record of a specific record type in the system. The message states that a certain field (denoted by &2) must contain a numeric value, but it does not. This typically occurs during data processing or data import operations, where the system expects a numeric value but encounters a non-numeric value instead.
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The field that is expected to contain a numeric value may have been populated with non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters, or spaces).
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect values being inputted into the system.
  Data Import Errors: If data is being imported from an external source (like a CSV file), the formatting of the data may not match the expected format in SAP.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Data: Review the data record for the specific record type indicated by &1. Ensure that the field in question (indicated by &2) contains only numeric values.
  Data Cleansing: If the data is being imported, clean the data source to ensure that all values in the relevant field are numeric. Remove any non-numeric characters.
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules in the data entry process to prevent non-numeric values from being entered in the future.
  Error Handling: If this error occurs during a batch process, consider implementing error handling to log and address such issues automatically.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the data processing again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes related to data import or processing, such as SE38 for executing reports or SM37 for monitoring job logs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or process you are working with to understand the expected data formats and requirements.
  
  By addressing the underlying data issues and ensuring that the correct formats are used, you should be able to resolve the error message /MVA/AMC_PC_MSG077.