How To Fix HSM_IMG013 - Source object &1-&2 is not a numeric characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_IMG - HM: Hazardous Substance Master Customizing Reports

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Source object &1-&2 is not a numeric characteristic

What causes this issue?

You want to fill values from the characteristic &V1&-&V2& in
specification management to the numeric field &V3&-&V4& of the hazardous
substance master. However, the data type of the characteristic is not
numeric. Filling a numeric field from a non-numeric characteristic is
not possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign a numeric data type (NUM) to the characteristic or choose a
different numeric characteristic as the source object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HSM_IMG013 - Source object &1-&2 is not a numeric characteristic ?

  The SAP error message HSM_IMG013 indicates that there is an issue with a source object in the context of SAP's Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) or similar data management processes. Specifically, the error states that the source object identified by &1-&2 is not a numeric characteristic, which means that the system expected a numeric value but found something else (like a string or a non-numeric data type).
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source object you are trying to use is expected to be a numeric characteristic, but it is defined as a different data type (e.g., character, string).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data model or the characteristics in the InfoObject might be incorrect, leading to the system expecting a numeric value where it is not provided.
  Data Entry Error: There might be an error in the data entry process where non-numeric values were entered into a field that is supposed to hold numeric values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type: Verify the data type of the source object (characteristic) in the SAP system. Ensure that it is defined as a numeric characteristic in the data model.
  Correct Configuration: If the characteristic is incorrectly configured, you may need to adjust the settings in the InfoObject or the data model to ensure it is set up as a numeric type.
  Data Validation: Review the data being processed to ensure that all entries for the source object are numeric. If there are non-numeric entries, they need to be corrected or removed.
  Reprocess Data: After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the data to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to HSM or the data model you are working with for more detailed guidance on characteristics and data types.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their configurations.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace where the error is occurring in the data processing flow.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HSM_IMG013 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.