How To Fix PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA010 - '&1' is not a valid number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA - Upload plan data

• Message number: 010

• Message text: '&1' is not a valid number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA010 - '&1' is not a valid number ?

  The SAP error message PAO_UPLOAD_PLANDATA010 '&1' is not a valid number typically occurs during the upload of planning data in SAP, particularly when using the planning functions in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). This error indicates that the system encountered a value that it expected to be a numeric type, but it was not able to interpret it as such.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The value being uploaded may contain non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters) or may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: The data may have leading or trailing spaces that prevent it from being recognized as a valid number.
  Incorrect Data Type: The field in the target data structure may be defined to accept only certain types of numeric values (e.g., integers, decimals) and the uploaded value does not conform to this definition.
  Localization Issues: Different locales may use different formats for numbers (e.g., some use commas as decimal separators while others use periods).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Format: Ensure that all numeric values in the upload file are formatted correctly. Remove any non-numeric characters and ensure that decimal points are represented correctly.
  Trim Spaces: Use functions in your data preparation process to trim any leading or trailing spaces from the numeric values.
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types in your upload file match the expected data types in SAP. For example, if the target field expects a decimal, ensure that the values are formatted as decimals.
  Use Correct Locale Settings: If your data is being prepared in a different locale, ensure that the numeric formats are compatible with the SAP system's locale settings.
  Test with Sample Data: Before performing a full upload, test with a small set of data to identify any potential issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Data Upload Tools: If you are using tools like SAP Data Services or SAP BPC, refer to their documentation for specific guidelines on data formatting and upload procedures.
  Debugging: If you have access to the SAP system, you can use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to get more details about the error and identify the specific record causing the issue.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your planning data.