How To Fix LOG_EDI_MM_IMPL_INV003 - The parameter &1 with the value &2 is not numeric.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LOG_EDI_MM_IMPL_INV -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The parameter &1 with the value &2 is not numeric.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LOG_EDI_MM_IMPL_INV003 - The parameter &1 with the value &2 is not numeric. ?

  The SAP error message LOG_EDI_MM_IMPL_INV003 indicates that there is an issue with a parameter that is expected to be numeric but is not. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, particularly when dealing with invoice processing in the Materials Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a parameter (denoted as &1) that is expected to contain a numeric value, but the actual value provided (denoted as &2) is either non-numeric or formatted incorrectly. Common causes include:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the EDI document or in the SAP system.
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent from the external system may not conform to the expected numeric format (e.g., including letters, special characters, or incorrect decimal separators).
  Mapping Issues: Problems in the mapping configuration between the EDI format and the SAP data structure.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the EDI configuration that lead to the wrong interpretation of data types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the EDI Document: Review the EDI document that is being processed to ensure that all numeric fields contain valid numeric values. Look for any non-numeric characters or formatting issues.
  
  
  Validate Data Mapping: Ensure that the mapping between the EDI format and the SAP fields is correctly configured. Check that the fields expected to be numeric are indeed mapped to numeric data types in SAP.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to EDI processing. Ensure that the expected formats for numeric fields are correctly defined.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the processing of the EDI document to identify where the error occurs. This may provide insights into which specific parameter is causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the parameters involved in the error message. This can provide additional context on what values are expected.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE02 (IDoc display) or WE19 (IDoc test tool) to analyze the IDocs related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EDI and invoice processing for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the processing of numeric fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LOG_EDI_MM_IMPL_INV003 error in your SAP system.