How To Fix 88899 - &4 &1 contains non-numeric characters

88899 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 899

• Message text: &4 &1 contains non-numeric characters

What causes this issue?

&V4& &V1& for the recycling partner &V2& does not contain numeric
characters. A mathematical comparison is however necessary for
settlement purposes.

System Response

&V4& is set globally to &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Change the &V4& in the recycling partner and in the article master data
maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88899 - &4 &1 contains non-numeric characters ?

  The SAP error message "88899 &4 &1 contains non-numeric characters" typically indicates that a field or variable that is expected to contain only numeric values has received non-numeric characters. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during data entry, data processing, or when interfacing with other systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently entered letters, special characters, or spaces in a field that is supposed to contain only numbers.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source (like a CSV file), the data may not be properly formatted, leading to non-numeric characters being included.
  
  Configuration Issues: Certain configurations or customizations in the SAP system may lead to unexpected behavior where numeric fields are not properly validated.
  Programming Errors: If custom ABAP programs or reports are being used, there may be logic errors that fail to validate input correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being entered or