How To Fix VY703 - &1 cannot be read as a number: upload terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 703

• Message text: &1 cannot be read as a number: upload terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY703 - &1 cannot be read as a number: upload terminated ?

  The SAP error message VY703 indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in a transaction related to the sales and distribution module, specifically when trying to upload or process data that is expected to be numeric but is not. The error message typically states that a certain field (represented by &1) cannot be read as a number, which leads to the termination of the upload process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the data being uploaded contains non-numeric characters in a field that is expected to contain numeric values. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect formatting of the data in the source file (e.g., text instead of numbers).
  Presence of special characters, spaces, or letters in numeric fields.
  Incorrect decimal or thousand separators.
  
  
  
  Field Length Exceeded: The numeric value being uploaded may exceed the defined length for that field in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type defined in the SAP table for the field does not match the data being uploaded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Source Data: Review the data in the source file (e.g., CSV, Excel) to ensure that all numeric fields contain only valid numeric values. Remove any non-numeric characters, spaces, or formatting issues.
  
  
  Data Formatting: Ensure that the data is formatted correctly:
  
  Use the correct decimal separator (e.g., a period or comma, depending on your locale settings).
  Ensure that there are no leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Field Length Verification: Check the field length in the SAP table definition and ensure that the values being uploaded do not exceed this length.
  
  
  Use Data Validation Tools: If available, use data validation tools or scripts to check for non-numeric values in the relevant fields before attempting the upload.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: Before performing a full upload, test with a small sample of data to ensure that the upload process works without errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the fields being uploaded and their expected formats.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or others related to sales and distribution.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message VY703.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VY703 error and successfully complete your data upload in SAP.