How To Fix IB_BSP016 - &1 is not a numerical value

IB_BSP016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_BSP - IBase: Messages for People Centric User Interface

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 is not a numerical value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IB_BSP016 - &1 is not a numerical value ?

  The SAP error message IB_BSP016 indicates that a value expected to be numerical is not in the correct format. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a numeric input is required, but the system receives a non-numeric value (such as a string or special character).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a non-numeric value in a field that requires a number.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in the database or application may be defined to accept only numeric values, and the input does not conform to this requirement.
  Formatting Issues: The input may contain formatting characters (like commas, spaces, or currency symbols) that make it non-numeric.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the application or the data model that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value entered in the field is indeed a number. Remove any non-numeric characters, such as letters, symbols, or spaces.
  Data Validation: Implement