How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC012 - Formatting error occurred at the field level in File Handler

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Formatting error occurred at the field level in File Handler

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC012 - Formatting error occurred at the field level in File Handler ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC012 indicates that there is a formatting error at the field level in the File Handler. This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected format of the data being processed and the actual format of the data in the file being handled.
  Causes:
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The data in the input file does not conform to the expected format defined in the file handler configuration. This could be due to incorrect data types, missing fields, or unexpected characters.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data in a field exceeds the defined length in the file handler configuration.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the input file to the fields in the SAP system may be incorrect.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a format that is not compatible with the SAP system (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Special Characters: Presence of special characters or delimiters that are not handled properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Verify that the input file adheres to the expected format. Ensure that all fields are present and correctly formatted.
  Review Field Lengths: Check the field lengths defined in the file handler configuration and ensure that the data in the file does not exceed these lengths.
  Validate Mapping: Ensure that the mapping of fields from the input file to the SAP system is correct. Adjust the mapping if necessary.
  Encoding Verification: Confirm that the file encoding is compatible with SAP. If necessary, convert the file to the appropriate encoding.
  Data Cleansing: Remove or replace any special characters or delimiters that may cause issues during processing.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, enable debugging or logging in the file handler to get more detailed information about the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to file handling and specific error messages for additional guidance and updates.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the File Handler and any relevant configuration settings.
  Testing: Test with a smaller subset of data to isolate the issue and identify specific records that may be causing the error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the formatting error indicated by the /PF1/MSG_FH_EXC012 message.