How To Fix KY199 - Characteristic value & is not numerical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Characteristic value & is not numerical

What causes this issue?

It is possible to use variables in the form '&VAR+/-n'. In this case,
the characteristic value entered must be numerical. Value &V1& is not
numerical. The variable was not replaced.

How to fix this error?

Check element &V3& in the form.
<DS:TRAN.KDNN>Form</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY199 - Characteristic value & is not numerical ?

  The SAP error message KY199, which states "Characteristic value & is not numerical," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when working with characteristics in other contexts like Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  The error arises when a characteristic value that is expected to be numerical is either:
  
  Non-numeric (e.g., contains letters or special characters).
  Empty or null when a numeric value is required.
  Formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Value:
  
  Verify the characteristic value that is causing the error. Ensure that it is indeed a numeric value.
  If the value is derived from a user input or a data source, ensure that the input is validated to be numeric.
  
  
  
  Data Formatting:
  
  Ensure that the numeric values are formatted correctly. For example, if your system uses a period as a decimal separator, make sure that the values do not contain commas.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the value is being entered manually, ensure that users are trained to enter only numeric values in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is set up to accept numeric values only.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the non-numeric value is being introduced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may be using transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports), KE24 (for CO-PA line item display), or others related to CO.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you are using custom code or enhancements, review any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the data processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the KY199 error in your SAP system.