How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER164 - &1: expected numeric facet, found &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 164

• Message text: &1: expected numeric facet, found &2

What causes this issue?

Caution: this message only affects the (provisional) use of extended
configuration concepts in the standalone Sales Configurator Engine
(SCE) and is explained in the relevant documentation. A further
description of SCE-relevant error messages will be availabe in a later
release when this function is generally available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER164 - &1: expected numeric facet, found &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER164 &1: expected numeric facet, found &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, specifically related to the expected numeric format. This error often arises in contexts where data validation is performed, such as during the import of data or when processing XML files.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The system expected a numeric value (like an integer or decimal) but encountered a different type of data (like a string or special character).
  Incorrect Formatting: The numeric value may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points, or including non-numeric characters).
  Schema Validation: If the data is being validated against a schema, the schema may define a numeric facet (like a range or specific format) that the provided data does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Input: Review the data being processed to ensure that all numeric fields contain valid numeric values. Remove any non-numeric characters.
  Correct Formatting: Ensure that numeric values are formatted correctly according to the expected standards (e.g., using a period for decimal points).
  Validate Against Schema: If applicable, check the schema definition to understand the expected numeric facets and ensure that the data conforms to these requirements.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to capture more detailed information about the data being processed at the time of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on error messages and data validation processes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Data Import Tools: If using specific tools for data import (like LSMW or BAPIs), consult the documentation for those tools to understand how they handle numeric data.
  
  By addressing the data format and ensuring compliance with expected numeric facets, you should be able to resolve the error.