How To Fix PT034 - Number of rows & does not match the format '&'

PT034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT - Messages for ABAP print functions

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Number of rows & does not match the format '&'

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PT034 - Details

• The SAP error message PT034 typically indicates a mismatch between the number of rows in a data file and the expected format defined in the system. This error often occurs during data uploads or imports, particularly in the context of HR or payroll data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Format Mismatch: The number of rows in the input file does not match the expected number of rows as defined in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  Missing rows in the input file.
  Extra rows in the input file.
  Incorrectly formatted data that does not conform to the expected structure.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP for the specific data import process may not align with the structure of the incoming data file.
  
  
  File Corruption: The data file may be corrupted or improperly generated, leading to discrepancies in the expected row count.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input File: 
  
  Open the data file and verify the number of rows. Ensure that it