How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS431 - Dates not adjusted as source season year &1 has non-numeric characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS - Season Maintenance Messages Class

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Dates not adjusted as source season year &1 has non-numeric characters

What causes this issue?

Source season year contains non-numeric characters.

System Response

Calculation of difference between non-numeric season year and numeric
season year is not possible. Hence, dates are copied and not adjusted
based on the difference in season years.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS431 - Dates not adjusted as source season year &1 has non-numeric characters ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS431 indicates that there is an issue with the season year in the context of the Fashion Management module (FSH). Specifically, the error states that the dates cannot be adjusted because the source season year contains non-numeric characters. This typically occurs when the system expects a numeric value for the season year but encounters characters that are not digits.
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Characters: The season year field may contain letters, special characters, or spaces instead of a purely numeric value (e.g., "2023" instead of "20XX").
  Data Entry Error: During data entry or data import, incorrect values may have been entered or imported into the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the season settings or the way the data is structured in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Season Year Field:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or table where the season year is defined.
  Verify that the season year is entered correctly and contains only numeric characters.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If you find non-numeric characters, correct them to ensure that the season year is a valid numeric value.
  If the data is imported from an external source, review the import file for formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Validation Rules:
  
  Implement validation rules to prevent non-numeric characters from being entered in the season year field in the future.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Data:
  
  After correcting the season year, reprocess any transactions or data adjustments that were affected by this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the Fashion Management module for any specific guidelines on handling season years.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you have custom developments, ensure that any user exits or BAdIs related to season handling are not introducing errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the season year is correctly formatted for further processing in SAP.