Flat File Loading

Hi Experts,
I am loading data from Flat File to DSO.I got the following error while activating Data in DSO.
"No SID found for value ' 0500136A' of characteristic 0MAT_SALES"
I have checked in Material sales master data I have the value 0500136A in .If you see above error it showing some space in front of 0500136A.I am not seeing that space in master data.I was edidted again and loaded to DSO and activated Then I got same error.Is it problem with Excel File formatting related.Pls through some light onthe issue.
Thanks,
Suryam.

Hi All,
Thank you.
Khaja,
I got the data upto PSA is fine and I am able to load the data in to DSO but I got the error while activating DSO
Ashok,
I loaded master data before loading Transactional data.May be it problem with file format.How can I check these format issues.
Brian,
We are using Transformation in BI7.0.I tried put conversion in DataSource level i.e Alpha for the field.But still I am getting same error.
Pls advice me on the above issue.
Thanks,
Suryam.

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