How To Fix EAML024 - Enter a numeric value as distance from start marker

EAML024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAML -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Enter a numeric value as distance from start marker

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAML024 - Enter a numeric value as distance from start marker ?

  The SAP error message EAML024, which states "Enter a numeric value as distance from start marker," typically occurs in the context of Asset Management or Logistics when a user is trying to input a distance value that is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Input: The input field for the distance from the start marker is expecting a numeric value, but the user may have entered a non-numeric character (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Empty Field: The field may be left empty, which is not acceptable as the system requires a numeric value.
  Incorrect Data Type: The system may be expecting a specific format (e.g., decimal, integer) and the input does not match this format.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant module or transaction that is causing the system to misinterpret the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value entered in the distance field is a valid numeric value. Remove