How To Fix SIT_PUWB077 - The input string contains invalid characters for the target data type.

SIT_PUWB077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIT_PUWB - Messages for Situation Handling - Power User Workbench

• Message number: 077

• Message text: The input string contains invalid characters for the target data type.

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SIT_PUWB077 - Details

• The SAP error message SIT_PUWB077 indicates that there is an issue with the input string containing invalid characters for the target data type. This error typically occurs during data processing or data transfer operations, such as when importing data into SAP systems or when performing data validation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The input string may contain characters that are not allowed for the specified data type. For example, if the target data type is numeric, the input string may contain letters or special characters.
  Data Type Mismatch: The input data may not conform to the expected format for the target field. For instance, if a date is expected, but the input is in a different format or contains invalid date characters.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the input string can cause this error, especially if the target field does not accept such spaces.
  Encoding Issues: If the data is being transferred from a