How To Fix CP791 - Enter a numeric value

CP791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Enter a numeric value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP791 - Enter a numeric value ?

  The SAP error message CP791 ("Enter a numeric value") typically occurs when a user is expected to input a numeric value in a field, but the input provided is either non-numeric or formatted incorrectly. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as during data entry in transactions, reports, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Input: The user may have entered letters, special characters, or spaces instead of a number.
  Incorrect Formatting: The numeric value may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points, or vice versa).
  Field Restrictions: The field may have specific restrictions that require a certain type of numeric input (e.g., integer vs. decimal).
  Localization Settings: Different regions may have different conventions for numeric input (e.g., decimal separators).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value you are entering is purely numeric. Remove any letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Correct Formatting: Use the correct format for the numeric value. For example, if