How To Fix /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL023 - Non-numeric &. Upload aborted. Check number formats do not contain commas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL -

• Message number: 023

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL023 - Non-numeric &. Upload aborted. Check number formats do not contain commas ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/SPF_STAT_VOL023 Non-numeric &. Upload aborted. Check number formats do not contain commas typically occurs during data uploads or data processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with numeric fields. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-numeric Characters: The error indicates that the system encountered a non-numeric character in a field that is expected to contain numeric data. This could be due to:
  
  Presence of commas (,) in numeric fields, which are often used as thousand separators in some locales.
  Other non-numeric characters (like letters or special characters) in a field that should only contain numbers.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Formatting: The data being uploaded may not be formatted correctly according to the expected numeric format in SAP. For example, if the system expects a decimal point (.) as a decimal separator but the data uses a comma (,), this can lead to errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Format: Review the data being uploaded to ensure that all numeric fields are formatted correctly. Remove any commas or other non-numeric characters from these fields.
  
  
  Use Correct Decimal Separator: Ensure that the decimal separator used in the data matches the expected format in SAP. If SAP is configured to use a period (.) as the decimal separator, make sure your data reflects that.
  
  
  Data Validation: Before uploading, validate the data to ensure that all numeric fields contain only valid numeric values. This can often be done using spreadsheet software or data validation tools.
  
  
  Adjust Locale Settings: If the data is being generated from a system that uses a different locale (e.g., European formats that use commas as decimal separators), consider adjusting the locale settings or converting the data to match SAP's expected format.
  
  
  Error Logging: If the error persists, check the logs or error messages for more details on which specific records are causing the issue. This can help in pinpointing the exact problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on data uploads and the expected formats for numeric fields.
  Data Upload Tools: If you are using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs for data uploads, ensure that the mapping and field definitions are correctly set up.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic in place, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the data processing.
  
  By addressing the formatting and ensuring that only valid numeric data is being uploaded, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete the upload process.