How To Fix KY214 - Characteristic value & is not numerical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Characteristic value & is not numerical

What causes this issue?

You can use variables in the form '&VAR+/-n'. In such cases, the
characteristic value must be numerical. &V1& is not numerical so the
variable could not be replaced with a value.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check characteristic &V3& in the report.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY214 - Characteristic value & is not numerical ?

  The SAP error message KY214, 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 areas 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 the KY214 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Value:
  
  Review the characteristic value that is causing the error. Ensure that it is indeed a numerical value.
  If the value is derived from a user input or a data source, verify that the input is correct.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry forms or processes to ensure that only numerical values are accepted for the relevant characteristics.
  
  
  
  Correct 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.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristics in the relevant SAP module. Ensure that the data type for the characteristic is set to accept numerical values.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration or upload, review the data file for any non-numeric entries in the fields that are supposed to be numeric.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the characteristics you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to CO-PA or the specific module you are working with (e.g., KE30 for CO-PA reports).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to the KY214 error for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If you are customizing the behavior of characteristics, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the input validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the KY214 error in your SAP system.