How To Fix RTC_CT_01002 - Excel row(&3) column(&4) field: '&1' value: '&2' is not a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_CT_01 - Real consolidation - currency translation

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Excel row(&3) column(&4) field: '&1' value: '&2' is not a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_CT_01002 - Excel row(&3) column(&4) field: '&1' value: '&2' is not a number ?

  The SAP error message RTC_CT_01002 indicates that there is an issue with data being imported or processed in SAP, specifically related to a value in an Excel file that is expected to be a number but is not. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Excel row(&3): This indicates the specific row in the Excel file where the error occurred.
  column(&4): This indicates the specific column in the Excel file where the error occurred.
  field: '&1': This specifies the name of the field that is expected to contain a numeric value.
  value: '&2': This shows the actual value that was found in the specified field, which is not a valid number.
  
  Cause
  The error is typically caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Non-numeric Characters: The value in the specified cell contains non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Formatting Issues: The cell may be formatted as text instead of a number, which can happen if the data was copied from another source.
  Empty Cells: The cell may be empty or contain a space, which is not considered a valid numeric value.
  Decimal Separator: The value may use an incorrect decimal separator (e.g., using a comma instead of a period, depending on the regional settings).
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Value: Go to the specified row and column in the Excel file and check the value in the field. Ensure that it is a valid number.
  Remove Non-numeric Characters: If there are any non-numeric characters, remove them. Ensure that the value consists only of digits and, if necessary, a decimal point.
  Change Cell Format: Ensure that the cell is formatted as a number. You can do this by:
  
  Right-clicking the cell.
  Selecting "Format Cells."
  Choosing "Number" from the list.
  
  
  Handle Empty Cells: If the cell is empty, provide a valid numeric value or handle it according to your business logic.
  Check Decimal Separator: Ensure that the decimal separator used in the value matches the expected format for your SAP system (e.g., period vs. comma).
  Re-import the Data: After making the necessary corrections, save the Excel file and attempt to re-import the data into SAP.
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on data import processes and error handling.
  Excel Data Validation: You can use Excel's data validation features to restrict input in certain cells to numeric values only, which can help prevent this error in the future.
  Regional Settings: Be aware of the regional settings in both Excel and SAP, as they can affect how numbers are interpreted (e.g., decimal and thousand separators).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTC_CT_01002 error and successfully import your data into SAP.