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regarding flat file validation

Former Member — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:32:13 GMT

HI,

i have a ammount field in flat file whis data type is decimal.if user takes other than decimal type for that amount field in flat file,i need to give error message to user.

for any function modules are there?

regards,

vasu

Re: regarding flat file validation

Former Member — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:27:22 GMT

I would suggest you read the flat file into a charater based internal table first. Then validate the contents in the column to see if decimals are there. If not give a error message. FInally you can move the contents to a internal table of required type.

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