How To Fix BM310 - Use a number field for the input value

BM310 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Use a number field for the input value

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& (input value) is not of type <ZH>F</>, <ZH>P</> or <ZH>I</>.

System Response

This field cannot be used for calculations. The program was terminated.

How to fix this error?

For calculatins, use fields of type <ZH>F</>, <ZH>P</> or <ZH>I</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM310 - Use a number field for the input value ?

  The SAP error message BM310 ("Use a number field for the input value") typically occurs when a user attempts to input a value into a field that is expected to be numeric, but the input provided is either non-numeric or formatted incorrectly. This can happen in various SAP transactions or reports where numeric input is required, such as in financial entries, quantity fields, or other numerical data fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Input: The user may have entered letters, special characters, or spaces instead of a number.
  Incorrect Formatting: The number may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points, or including currency symbols).
  Field Type Mismatch: The field may be defined in the system as a numeric field, and the input does not conform to that definition.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the input can cause the system to misinterpret the value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value being entered