J1B_CTE006 - Series 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: 006

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1B_CTE006 - Series must be numeric and not &1 ?

  The SAP error message J1B_CTE006 indicates that a certain field or series that is expected to contain numeric values is receiving a non-numeric value instead. This error typically occurs in the context of Brazilian tax reporting, particularly when dealing with the CTE (Conhecimento de Transporte Eletrônico) documents.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a value in a field that is supposed to be numeric, but the value is either:
  
  Non-numeric (e.g., letters, special characters).
  An empty string or null value.
  A numeric value that is formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being input into the system, especially in the fields related to the CTE document. Ensure that all values that are supposed to be numeric are indeed numeric.
  
  
  Data Formatting: Ensure that numeric values are formatted correctly. For example, if your system expects a decimal point, make sure that commas are not being used instead.
  
  
  Field Mapping: If you are using an interface or data import, check the mapping of fields to ensure that numeric fields are correctly mapped to numeric data types.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to find out where the non-numeric value is being introduced.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that might address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation related to the CTE and the specific fields involved to ensure compliance with the expected formats.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to CTE processing, such as J1B1N (for CTE generation).
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on CTE and related error messages.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the J1B_CTE006 error in your SAP system.