How To Fix CE019 - The format of characteristic & is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: The format of characteristic & is not numeric

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& has the format &V2&. However,
only numeric values can be processed in the formula.

How to fix this error?

Please use another characteristic or maintain the format of the
characteristic within the system for maintaining characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE019 - The format of characteristic & is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message CE019, which states "The format of characteristic & is not numeric," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data type of a characteristic in a query or data model. This error indicates that the system expects a numeric format for a characteristic, but the data provided does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic in question is defined as a numeric type in the InfoObject, but the data being processed is in a non-numeric format (e.g., text or alphanumeric).
  Incorrect Data Loading: During the data loading process, the data might have been incorrectly formatted or transformed, leading to non-numeric values being loaded into a numeric field.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be designed to use a characteristic that is not properly defined as numeric in the underlying data model.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may contain invalid entries that are not numeric.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify the definition of the characteristic in the InfoObject. Ensure that it is set to a numeric data type.
  Data Validation: Review the data being loaded into the InfoObject. Ensure that all entries conform to the expected numeric format. You may need to clean or transform the data before loading it.
  Data Source Configuration: If the data is being pulled from an external source, check the data source configuration to ensure that it is correctly mapping the data types.
  Query Adjustment: If the error occurs in a query, check the query design to ensure that the correct characteristics are being used and that they are defined properly in the underlying data model.
  Master Data Review: Inspect the master data for the characteristic to ensure that all entries are valid and numeric. Correct any invalid entries as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data models, and RSD1 to check the characteristics.
  Data Load Monitoring: Use transaction LBWQ to monitor data loads and identify any issues that may have occurred during the loading process.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in the data loading process to identify specific records that may be causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CE019 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.