How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD029 - Content of a cell not copied from file (not numerical: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Content of a cell not copied from file (not numerical: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD029 - Content of a cell not copied from file (not numerical: &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD029 indicates that there was an issue during the upload of data into the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically related to the content of a cell in the uploaded file. The message states that the content of a cell was not copied because it is not numerical, and it provides the specific value that caused the issue (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system expected a numerical value in a specific cell of the uploaded file, but it encountered a non-numerical value instead. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The cell contains text or special characters instead of a number.
  The number is formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  The file may have leading or trailing spaces that prevent the value from being recognized as numerical.
  The data type in the source file does not match the expected data type in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Source File: Open the file you are trying to upload and locate the cell that corresponds to the error message. Ensure that the value in that cell is indeed a numerical value.
  
  
  Correct Formatting: Make sure that the numerical values are formatted correctly. For example:
  
  Use a period (.) for decimal points if your system is set to recognize that format.
  Remove any commas that may be used as thousand separators.
  
  
  
  Remove Non-Numerical Characters: Ensure that there are no letters, special characters, or spaces in the cell. If there are, remove them.
  
  
  Trim Spaces: If there are leading or trailing spaces, use a function in your spreadsheet software (like TRIM in Excel) to remove them.
  
  
  Data Type Consistency: Ensure that the data types in your source file match the expected data types in the SAP system. For example, if the SAP field expects an integer, make sure you are not trying to upload a decimal or a string.
  
  
  Re-upload the File: After making the necessary corrections, save the file and attempt to upload it again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the APO module for more details on data upload requirements and formats.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for data uploads, such as /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD or others that may be applicable.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or messages in the SAP system for additional context or related errors that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your data into the SAP APO system.