How To Fix FPAPICHK065 - Value in 'Person Number' & is not numerical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPAPICHK - SAFPAPI Message Class (Check)

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Value in 'Person Number' & is not numerical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPAPICHK065 - Value in 'Person Number' & is not numerical ?

  The SAP error message FPAPICHK065 indicates that there is an issue with the value entered in the 'Person Number' field. Specifically, the error states that the value is not numerical, which means that the system expects a numeric input but has received a non-numeric value (such as letters, special characters, or spaces).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a non-numeric character in the 'Person Number' field.
  Data Format Issues: The data being imported or processed may contain formatting issues, such as leading/trailing spaces or non-numeric characters.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing it to misinterpret the input.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Verify that the value entered in the 'Person Number' field is purely numeric. Remove any non-numeric characters, spaces, or special characters.
  Data Validation: If the data is being imported from an external source (like a file), ensure that the data is cleaned and validated before import. Use tools or scripts to check for non-numeric values.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the 'Person Number' field in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up to accept only numeric values.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing logic to catch and report such issues before they cause errors in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on error messages and data validation rules.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the data structure and processing logic related to the 'Person Number'.
  Support Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPAPICHK065 error and ensure that the 'Person Number' field contains valid numeric data.