How To Fix SDME_CON010 - Tables with strings in fields cannot be processed

SDME_CON010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_CON - General Table Control Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Tables with strings in fields cannot be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_CON010 - Tables with strings in fields cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message SDME_CON010 indicates that there is an issue with processing tables that contain strings in fields that are not expected to have them. This error typically arises in the context of data processing or data migration, particularly when dealing with the SAP Data Migration Workbench or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed contains unexpected string values in fields that are supposed to be numeric or have a specific format.
  Incorrect Mapping: During data migration or transformation, the mapping of fields may not align correctly, leading to strings being placed in fields that should only contain numeric or date values.
  Data Quality Issues: The source data may have inconsistencies or errors, such as leading/trailing spaces, special characters, or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDME_CON010 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Format:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure