How To Fix /MVA/AMVRD_IMPEXPORT014 - Field &1 must contain a numerical value; value contained in field: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMVRD_IMPEXPORT -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Field &1 must contain a numerical value; value contained in field: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMVRD_IMPEXPORT014 - Field &1 must contain a numerical value; value contained in field: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMVRD_IMPEXPORT014 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is expected to contain a numerical value, but the value currently present in that field (denoted as &2) is not a valid numerical value. This error typically occurs during data import or export processes, particularly when dealing with interfaces or data migration.
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issue: The value in the specified field may contain non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters, or spaces).
  Incorrect Data Mapping: The mapping of fields during the import/export process may be incorrect, leading to the wrong data type being assigned to the field.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual data entry error where a non-numeric value was entered in a field that requires a numeric value.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the import/export process may not align with the expected data types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Data: Review the data being imported or exported. Ensure that the value in the specified field is indeed a numerical value (e.g., integers or decimals) and does not contain any invalid characters.
  Correct Data Mapping: Verify the mapping of fields in the import/export configuration. Ensure that the field expecting a numerical value is correctly mapped to a source field that contains a numerical value.
  Data Cleansing: If the data is coming from an external source, consider cleansing the data to remove any non-numeric characters before the import/export process.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings for the import/export process to ensure that the expected data types are correctly defined.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test import/export with a small dataset to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected data formats and field requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the data structure and function modules related to the import/export process.
  Debugging: If you have access, consider debugging the import/export process to identify where the error is occurring and to inspect the values being processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.