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 characteristic to be incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN889 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the initial value for the characteristic matches the expected data type. If the characteristic is numeric, ensure that the value is a number.
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values: Verify that the initial value provided exists in the master data for the characteristic. You can do this by checking the master data table for the characteristic.
  
  
  Provide Default Values: If the characteristic is mandatory, ensure that a valid initial value is provided. You may need to set a default value in the query or the data extraction process.
  
  
  Review Query Configuration: If the error occurs in a query, review the query configuration to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as some issues may have been resolved in newer versions.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the values being processed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to DBMAN889 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific InfoObject and query to understand the expected values and configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the DBMAN889 error and implement a suitable solution.