How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO216 - Field 'TR AMOUNT' must be a numeric field

/PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Field 'TR AMOUNT' must be a numeric field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO216 - Field 'TR AMOUNT' must be a numeric field ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO216 Field 'TR AMOUNT' must be a numeric field typically indicates that there is an issue with the data being passed to a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) related to a Purchase Order (PO). Specifically, it suggests that the field 'TR AMOUNT' is expected to contain a numeric value, but the value being provided is either non-numeric or formatted incorrectly.
  Causes:
  
  Non-numeric Input: The value being passed to the 'TR AMOUNT' field is not a number (e.g., it could be a string or contain special characters).
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the variable being used to hold the 'TR AMOUNT' value may not be defined as numeric in the ABAP program.
  Formatting Issues: The numeric value may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Empty Value: The field may be empty or null when a numeric value is expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the