How To Fix /PRA/CA_SPF140 - Non-numeric &. Upload aborted. Check number formats do not contain commas

/PRA/CA_SPF140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CA_SPF -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Non-numeric &. Upload aborted. Check number formats do not contain commas

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/PRA/CA_SPF140 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/CA_SPF140 Non-numeric &. Upload aborted. Check number formats do not contain commas typically occurs during data uploads when the system encounters a non-numeric value in a field that is expected to contain numeric data. This error is particularly common when dealing with financial data or any data that requires strict numeric formatting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Characters: The data being uploaded contains characters that are not numeric (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Comma in Numbers: The presence of commas in numeric fields can cause the system to misinterpret the data. For example, "1,000" is often treated as a string rather than a number.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data format in the source file may not match the expected format in SAP. This can include issues with decimal separators (e.g., using a comma instead of a period).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Source Data: Review the data file you are trying to upload. Ensure that all numeric fields