How To Fix WSTI033 - Counted quantity & in the PDC file is not numerical.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Counted quantity & in the PDC file is not numerical.

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  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI033 - Counted quantity & in the PDC file is not numerical
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of data from a PDC (Production Data Collection) file when the system expects a numerical value for the counted quantity, but the value provided is non-numerical or contains invalid characters.
  
  The counted quantity field in the PDC file contains characters that are not digits or valid decimal separators.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  Data entry errors in the PDC system.
  Corruption or formatting issues in the PDC file.
  Incorrect data mapping or extraction from the PDC device.
  Use of commas, letters, or special characters instead of numbers.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the PDC file content:
  
  Open the PDC file and verify the counted quantity field.
  Ensure that the quantity is strictly numerical (e.g., 10, 5.5, 0).
  Remove any non-numeric characters such as letters, commas (if not decimal separator), spaces, or special symbols.
  
  
  
  Correct the data entry process:
  
  If the PDC device or operator is entering data manually, provide training or validation to avoid non-numeric entries.
  Implement input validation on the PDC device or system to restrict non-numeric input.
  
  
  
  Check decimal separators:
  
  Ensure the decimal separator used in the PDC file matches the expected format in SAP (usually a dot . or comma , depending on locale).
  Adjust the PDC system or conversion routines accordingly.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the corrected PDC file:
  
  After correction, upload the PDC file again to SAP.
  
  
  
  Technical checks:
  
  If the PDC file is generated by an interface or middleware, check the data extraction and transformation logic.
  Debug or review the program that reads the PDC file to ensure proper parsing of numeric fields.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction / Program: The error typically appears during PDC data upload or processing, often in transactions related to production confirmation or data collection.
  Field involved: Counted quantity field in the PDC file.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to PDC data upload errors for any patches or known issues.
  Localization: Be aware of number formatting differences in different locales (decimal separator, thousand separator).
  Error Handling: Implement error handling or data validation routines before importing PDC files to catch such errors early.
  
  
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