How To Fix PC010 - Conversion error during file transfer (upload) in line & / column &

PC010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PC - Graphics interface messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Conversion error during file transfer (upload) in line & / column &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred converting Ascii data to SAP data types.
Either a value is not in the valid range of values or there are invalid
characters in the data stream.

System Response

The message also specifies the line and column in which the conversion
error occurred (columns are indicated by tabs in the file)

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of the file that has to be converted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PC010 - Conversion error during file transfer (upload) in line & / column & ?

  The SAP error message PC010, which indicates a "Conversion error during file transfer (upload) in line & / column &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data format or content being uploaded into the SAP system. This error can arise during the upload of data files, such as CSV or TXT files, into SAP applications, particularly in the context of payroll or personnel administration.
  Causes of the Error:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data in the file may not match the expected format defined in the SAP system. This can include incorrect delimiters, unexpected characters, or data types that do not align with the target fields in SAP.
  Encoding Problems: The file may be encoded in a format that SAP cannot interpret correctly (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Invalid Characters: Special characters or control characters in the data can cause conversion errors.
  Field Length Exceeded: Data in a particular column may exceed the maximum