How To Fix /AIF/MES033 - Field check failed; &1 is not numeric

/AIF/MES033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Field check failed; &1 is not numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES033 - Field check failed; &1 is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES033 Field check failed; &1 is not numeric typically indicates that a field in your application interface framework (AIF) is expected to contain a numeric value, but the value provided is either non-numeric or formatted incorrectly. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as data imports, API calls, or when processing messages in AIF.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Input: The field in question is receiving a value that contains letters, special characters, or is empty when a numeric value is expected.
  Data Format Issues: The numeric value may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Mapping Issues: If you are using a mapping configuration, the mapping might be incorrectly set up, leading to the wrong data type being passed.
  Data Source Issues: The source of the data might be providing incorrect values, such as a CSV file with unexpected content.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being sent