How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG891 - Cannot upload Microsoft Excel file; invalid values specified in file


/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG891 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

  • Message number: 891

  • Message text: Cannot upload Microsoft Excel file; invalid values specified in file

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG891 - Cannot upload Microsoft Excel file; invalid values specified in file ?
    The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG891 indicates that there is an issue with uploading a Microsoft Excel file into the SAP system, specifically due to invalid values specified in the file. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to import data from an Excel file.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Data Format: The data in the Excel file may not conform to the expected format. This could include incorrect data types (e.g., text in a numeric field), missing mandatory fields, or incorrect date formats.
    Incorrect Column Headers: The column headers in the Excel file may not match the expected headers in SAP. This can lead to the system being unable to map the data correctly.
    Special Characters: The presence of special characters or unsupported symbols in the data can cause the upload to fail.
    Empty Rows or Columns: The presence of empty rows or columns in the Excel file can also lead

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