How To Fix AQV883 - Select a column with numeric values

AQV883 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 883

• Message text: Select a column with numeric values

What causes this issue?

You want to display a graphic representation of numeric values or make
an ABC analysis. To do so, you must select the column containing the
values.
Note that some of the values that look like numbers (e.g. account
numbers) are not really numeric values that can be used in
calculations.

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.

AQV883 - Details

• The SAP error message AQV883, 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 analytical queries, reports, or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The column you are trying to use in a calculation or aggregation does not contain numeric data types (e.g., it may contain text or alphanumeric values).
  Incorrect Column Selection: You may have selected a column that is not intended for numeric operations, such as a description or name field.
  Data Quality Issues: The data in the column may contain non-numeric characters or be formatted incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it as numeric.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Column Data Type: Verify the data type of the column you are trying to use. Ensure that it is defined as a