How To Fix DMC_MD_INTERPRETER016 - Cannot convert value &1 from field &2 to type 'Number'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_MD_INTERPRETER - Message of MWB Meta Data Interpreter

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cannot convert value &1 from field &2 to type 'Number'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_MD_INTERPRETER016 - Cannot convert value &1 from field &2 to type 'Number' ?

  The SAP error message DMC_MD_INTERPRETER016 indicates that there is an issue with converting a value from one data type to another, specifically from a field to a numeric type. This error typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transformation within SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value in the specified field (&2) is not in a format that can be converted to a number. This could be due to:
  
  Non-numeric characters present in the value (e.g., letters, special characters).
  The value being empty or null.
  The value being in a format that is not recognized as a number (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source may contain unexpected or malformed data that does not conform to the expected numeric format.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data transformation or mapping rules that are supposed to convert the data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Validation: Check the data in the specified field (&2) for any non-numeric characters or formatting issues. Ensure that all values are valid numbers.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If the data contains invalid entries, consider implementing data cleansing steps to remove or correct these entries before the conversion process.
  
  
  Adjust Mapping Rules: Review the mapping or transformation rules in your data processing workflow. Ensure that they correctly handle the conversion from the source data type to the target numeric type.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing logic to manage cases where conversion fails. This could involve logging the error, skipping the problematic records, or providing default values.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the data processing workflow with a subset of data to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Data Management or Data Intelligence for more details on data type conversions and error handling.
  Data Profiling Tools: Use data profiling tools to analyze the data quality and identify potential issues before processing.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the DMC_MD_INTERPRETER016 error effectively.