How To Fix CPOC136 - Characteristic &1 does not have numeric type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not have numeric type

What causes this issue?

If you have defined a constant default value as a numeric value
(PPPI_DEFAULT_VALUE) when defining entries, the data type of the
characteristic that you want to request must also be numeric.
You have defined a numeric default value in the process instruction but
the data type of the characteristic that you want to request is not
numeric. This may cause the program to terminate.

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?

Replace characteristic &V1& with a characteristic that has data type
<LS>numeric</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC136 - Characteristic &1 does not have numeric type ?

  The SAP error message CPOC136 indicates that a characteristic in your SAP system does not have a numeric type, which is required for certain operations, particularly in the context of planning and forecasting in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform calculations or operations that require numeric values on a characteristic that is defined as a non-numeric type (e.g., character, string, etc.).
  The characteristic in question is being used in a context where numeric data is expected, such as in key figures, planning books, or data views.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error and check its data type.
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined as a numeric type (e.g., Integer, Decimal).
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Type:
  
  If the characteristic is incorrectly defined, you may need to change its type to a numeric type. Note that changing the type of a characteristic can have implications on existing data and processes, so proceed with caution.
  If the characteristic is used in existing planning scenarios, you may need to create a new characteristic with the correct type and update your planning objects accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Objects:
  
  Check the planning objects (e.g., InfoObjects, InfoProviders) that utilize this characteristic. Ensure that they are set up correctly to handle numeric data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on defining characteristics and their types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the relevant planning functions to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Characteristic Maintenance
  RSA1 - Data Warehousing Workbench (for InfoObjects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristics and their types in the context of your specific SAP module.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CPOC136 error and implement a solution to resolve it.