How To Fix OIA_IF005 - Parameter & contains non-numeric characters.

OIA_IF005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIA_IF - OIL EXG: Messages for EXG Interfaces Layer

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Parameter & contains non-numeric characters.

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OIA_IF005 - Details

• The SAP error message OIA_IF005 indicates that a parameter in the system contains non-numeric characters when it is expected to be numeric. This error typically arises in scenarios where data is being processed or imported, and the system encounters unexpected characters in a field that should only contain numbers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: Non-numeric characters (like letters, special characters, or spaces) may have been inadvertently entered into a field that is supposed to contain only numeric values.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source (like a CSV file or another system), the data format may not be correctly aligned with SAP's expectations, leading to non-numeric characters being included.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or data mapping that allows non-numeric characters to be processed in a numeric field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being processed to ensure that all fields expected to be numeric