How To Fix EU146 - A message number may only contain digits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 146

• Message text: A message number may only contain digits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU146 - A message number may only contain digits ?

  The SAP error message EU146 ("A message number may only contain digits") typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a message number in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of message classes and message numbers, particularly when defining or using custom messages in ABAP programs or when working with message handling in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Invalid Message Number Format: The message number provided contains non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the message class or the way messages are being referenced in the code.
  Typographical Error: A simple typo in the message number can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EU146 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Message Number: Ensure that the message number you are using consists only of digits (0-9). For example, valid message numbers are 000, 001, 002, etc.
  
  
  Review Message Class: If you are working with a custom message class, verify that the message numbers defined in the class are correctly formatted and do not contain any invalid characters.
  
  
  Correct Code References: If the error occurs in ABAP code, check the lines where messages are being called. Ensure that the message number is referenced correctly and does not include any unintended characters.
  
  
  Use Transaction SE91: You can use transaction SE91 to manage message classes. Here, you can create or modify message classes and ensure that all message numbers are valid.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the invalid message number is being generated or referenced.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, message classes are used to group related messages. Each message class can contain multiple messages, each identified by a unique message number.
  ABAP Message Handling: In ABAP, messages are typically displayed using the MESSAGE statement, which requires a valid message class and message number.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the ABAP documentation related to message handling and message classes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the EU146 error in your SAP system.