How To Fix AD551 - Generic entry not possible for numeric field types

AD551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Generic entry not possible for numeric field types

What causes this issue?

You entered a character in the selection condition that is not allowed
in numeric fields.

System Response

Your entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

The characters allowed are '0123456789<>.-'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD551 - Generic entry not possible for numeric field types ?

  The SAP error message AD551, which states "Generic entry not possible for numeric field types," typically occurs when there is an attempt to enter a non-numeric value into a field that is defined to accept only numeric data types. This can happen in various scenarios, such as data entry in transactions, report generation, or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in question is defined as a numeric type (e.g., integer, decimal) in the database or data structure, but the input provided is either non-numeric (e.g., letters, special characters) or formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Incorrect Field Mapping: If you are using a data upload tool (like LSMW or BAPIs), the mapping of fields may be incorrect, leading to the wrong data type being sent to the numeric field.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently enter invalid data when filling out forms or transaction screens.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input