J1B_CTE003 - Year must be numeric and not &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1B_CTE - Message class for CT-e

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Year must be numeric and not &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_CTE003 - Year must be numeric and not &1 ?

  The SAP error message J1B_CTE003 indicates that there is an issue with the year input in a specific transaction or report related to Brazilian tax calculations, particularly in the context of the CTE (Conhecimento de Transporte Eletrônico) or electronic transport knowledge.
  Cause:
  The error message "Year must be numeric and not &1" suggests that the system is expecting a numeric value for the year, but it has received a non-numeric value (represented by &1). This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a non-numeric character (like a letter or special character) in the year field.
  Data Format Issues: The year might be formatted incorrectly, such as including spaces or other non-numeric characters.
  System Configuration: There might be a configuration issue in the SAP system that is causing the year field to be misinterpreted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the year field is filled with a valid numeric year (e.g., 2023). Remove any non-numeric characters or spaces.
  Data Validation: If the year is being pulled from a database or another field, check that the source data is correct and formatted properly.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the CTE in your SAP system. Ensure that all relevant fields are set up correctly.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program to see where the error is being triggered and identify the source of the non-numeric value.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the CTE functionality for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the J1B_CTE003 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to CTE and Brazilian tax reporting, such as J1B1N (CTE - Create) or J1B2N (CTE - Display).
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the J1B_CTE003 error in your SAP system.