How To Fix CM_EHENV_CDEF047 - Value "&1" for variable "&2" with date "&3" is not a valid number

CM_EHENV_CDEF047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_CDEF -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Value "&1" for variable "&2" with date "&3" is not a valid number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_CDEF047 - Value "&1" for variable "&2" with date "&3" is not a valid number ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_CDEF047 indicates that there is an issue with a variable that is expected to hold a numeric value, but the value provided is either not a valid number or is formatted incorrectly. This error typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry in SAP, particularly in modules related to Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or other areas where numeric data is required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The value provided for the variable is not a number (e.g., it could be a string or contain invalid characters).
  Formatting Issues: The number may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points, or including spaces).
  Data Type Mismatch: The variable is defined to accept a specific data type (e.g., integer, float), and the input does not conform to that type.
  Date Issues: The date provided may not correspond to a valid numeric representation, especially if the variable is expected