How To Fix AQV877 - Unable to search in columns containing numeric values

AQV877 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 877

• Message text: Unable to search in columns containing numeric values

What causes this issue?

The functions 'Find' and 'Find next' can only be used with columns that
contain non-numeric values. Note that a number of values that look like
numbers (account numbers, dates and times, etc.) are considered to be
non-numeric values.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV877 - Unable to search in columns containing numeric values ?

  The SAP error message AQV877, which states "Unable to search in columns containing numeric values," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a search or filter operation on a column that contains numeric data types, but the search criteria or method used is not compatible with those data types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Search Criteria: The search criteria may be using a string or character-based format that is not applicable to numeric fields.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may be expecting a numeric input but is receiving a non-numeric input (e.g., letters or special characters).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the SAP system that restrict searching in numeric columns or require specific formats for numeric searches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the search criteria you are using matches the expected format for numeric values. For example, if you are searching for a number, make sure you are entering it as a number and not