How To Fix UPWB117 - Parsing error: &1. Entity: &2. Row &3, column: &4

UPWB117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Parsing error: &1. Entity: &2. Row &3, column: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB117 - Parsing error: &1. Entity: &2. Row &3, column: &4 ?

  The SAP error message UPWB117 indicates a parsing error that occurs during the processing of data in the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) environment. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the format or structure of the data being processed, which prevents the system from correctly interpreting it.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UPWB117 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being uploaded or processed may not conform to the expected format. This could include issues such as incorrect data types, missing values, or improperly formatted numbers or dates.
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The presence of special characters or invalid symbols in the data can lead to parsing errors.
  
  
  Mismatched Data Structure: The structure of the data (e.g., the number of columns or the arrangement of rows) may not match the expected structure defined in the BPC model.
  
  
  Corrupted Data File: If the data file being uploaded is corrupted or