How To Fix CE020 - Table field &-& is defined as &

CE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Table field &-& is defined as &

What causes this issue?

Only numeric values can be processed in formulas. The table field
&V1&-&V2& which you have specified is not numeric.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether you have chosen the correct table field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE020 - Table field &-& is defined as & ?

  The SAP error message CE020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a table field in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules. The message format usually looks like this:
  CE020 Table field &-& is defined as &
  
  Cause:
  The error message CE020 is generally triggered when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the definition of a table field. This could be due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field in question may not be defined correctly in the database or may not match the expected data type or length.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being used in a transaction or report does not match the expected data type defined in the table.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the controlling or financial accounting modules.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may