How To Fix AQ883 - Select a column with numeric values

AQ883 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 883

• Message text: Select a column with numeric values

What causes this issue?

You attempted to display numeric values in graphical format or to
perform an ABC analysis. To do this, you must select the column from
which the values are to be taken.
Please note that not all values which look like numbers (e.g. account
numbers) are proper numeric values which you can use for calculation
purposes.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ883 - Select a column with numeric values ?

  The SAP error message AQ883, which states "Select a column with numeric values," typically occurs in the context of queries or reports where a numeric operation is expected, but the selected column does not contain numeric data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using the SAP Query tool, ABAP reports, or other data manipulation tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Numeric Data Type: The column you are trying to use in a calculation or aggregation (like SUM, AVG, etc.) contains non-numeric data types (e.g., character strings, dates).
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the selected column does not match the expected numeric type, leading to the error.
  Incorrect Field Selection: You may have inadvertently selected a field that is not intended for numeric operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify the data type of the column you are trying to use. Ensure that it is indeed a numeric type (e.g., INTEGER, DECIMAL).
  Modify Query/Report: If you are using