How To Fix DBMAN889 - Incorrect initial value for characteristic &1 in i_t_range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Incorrect initial value for characteristic &1 in i_t_range

What causes this issue?

The specified characteristic is of type NUMC (number as character), DATS
(date), or TIMS (time). The initial value of ' ' is incorrect for these
data types.

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

System Response

The call is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Use the correct initial value for the type in the selection condition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN889 - Incorrect initial value for characteristic &1 in i_t_range ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN889 indicates that there is an issue with the initial value for a characteristic in the internal table i_t_range. This error typically arises in the context of data retrieval or processing in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with queries that involve characteristics and their values.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The initial value provided for the characteristic does not match the expected data type. For example, if the characteristic expects a numeric value but receives a string, this error may occur.
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value provided for the characteristic may not exist in the master data or may be out of the valid range.
  Missing Values: If the characteristic is mandatory and no initial value is provided, this error can also be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoObject or the query that is causing the