How To Fix IL846 - Only figures are allowed at the present cursor position


IL846 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IL - PM: ILOM - Functional Locations

  • Message number: 846

  • Message text: Only figures are allowed at the present cursor position

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  • What causes this issue?

    When entering the number of the functional location, you have used a
    character at the current cursor position (&V1&) that is not a number.
    The character is not allowed in its current position.

    System Response

    INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE 'AUFBAU' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IL846 - Only figures are allowed at the present cursor position ?
    The SAP error message IL846 "Only figures are allowed at the present cursor position" typically occurs in the context of entering data in a field that expects numeric input, but non-numeric characters have been entered instead. This can happen in various SAP transactions, particularly in modules related to logistics, inventory management, or finance.
    
    Cause: Invalid Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered characters that are not numbers (e.g., letters, special characters) in a field that only accepts numeric values. Formatting Issues: Sometimes, the input might include formatting characters (like commas or spaces) that are not recognized as valid numeric input. Field Length Exceeded: If the input exceeds the maximum length allowed for that field, it may trigger this error. Incorrect Field Type: The field may be configured to accept only certain types of data, and entering an incompatible type will lead to this error.
    Solution: Check Input: Ensure that you are entering only

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