How To Fix OIU_MASS_UPLOAD143 - Latitude Direction required when Latitude entered.

OIU_MASS_UPLOAD143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIU_MASS_UPLOAD - Message class for Mass Upload

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Latitude Direction required when Latitude entered.

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OIU_MASS_UPLOAD143 - Details

• The SAP error message OIU_MASS_UPLOAD143, which indicates that "Latitude Direction required when Latitude entered," typically occurs in the context of data uploads related to geographical coordinates in SAP's Oil and Gas (O&G) module. This error suggests that while a latitude value has been provided, the corresponding direction (North or South) has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Latitude Direction: The latitude value is entered without specifying whether it is in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere.
  Data Format Issues: The data being uploaded may not be in the expected format, leading to the system not recognizing the direction.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using a template for mass upload, the mapping of fields may not be correctly set up to include latitude direction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Latitude Direction: Ensure that for every latitude value entered, a corresponding direction (N for North or S for South) is also provided. This is typically done in a separate column in the upload