How To Fix MMPUR_EOP009 - Only numerical values are allowed for contact persons


MMPUR_EOP009 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MMPUR_EOP - End of Purpose check

  • Message number: 009

  • Message text: Only numerical values are allowed for contact persons

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_EOP009 - Only numerical values are allowed for contact persons ?
    The SAP error message MMPUR_EOP009 indicates that there is an issue with the input of contact person information in a purchasing document or related transaction. Specifically, the error states that only numerical values are allowed for contact persons, which typically means that the system is expecting a numeric identifier (such as a personnel number or employee ID) but is receiving a non-numeric value (like a name or other text).
    
    Cause: Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that a user has entered a non-numeric value (e.g., a name or an alphanumeric string) in a field that is supposed to contain only numerical values. Data Mapping Issues: If data is being imported or transferred from another system, there may be a mapping issue where the contact person field is not correctly aligned with the expected format in SAP.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP that are not set up correctly, leading to

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