How To Fix OIUY6079 - Entered Allocation Percentage &1 must be numeric

OIUY6079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUY6 - Report 2.0 - Wyoming Messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Entered Allocation Percentage &1 must be numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUY6079 - Entered Allocation Percentage &1 must be numeric ?

  The SAP error message OIUY6079, which states "Entered Allocation Percentage &1 must be numeric," typically occurs in the context of allocation or distribution processes within SAP, particularly in modules related to financials or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system expects a numeric value for the allocation percentage, but the input provided is either non-numeric (e.g., text, special characters) or is formatted incorrectly. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a percentage value that includes letters or symbols that are not recognized as numeric.
  Formatting Issues: The input might be in a format that SAP does not recognize as a valid number (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Field Configuration: The field may have specific settings that restrict the type of data that can be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value entered for the allocation percentage is