How To Fix /ATL/PCN874017 - Err - Reference number is not numeric (bkpf-xblnr)

/ATL/PCN874017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/PCN874 -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Err - Reference number is not numeric (bkpf-xblnr)

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/ATL/PCN874017 - Details

• The SAP error message /ATL/PCN874017 Err - Reference number is not numeric (bkpf-xblnr) typically indicates that there is an issue with the reference number (XBLNR) in the BKPF table, which is used for accounting document headers in SAP. This error suggests that the reference number being processed is expected to be numeric, but it contains non-numeric characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Characters: The reference number (XBLNR) may contain letters, special characters, or spaces, which are not allowed as it is expected to be a numeric value.
  Data Entry Error: There might have been a mistake during data entry where a user inadvertently entered a non-numeric value.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the reference numbers may not have been properly formatted or validated.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate the reference number, they may not be handling the data correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Input Data: Review the data