How To Fix PP012 - Display depth not numeric

PP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Display depth not numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP012 - Display depth not numeric ?

  The SAP error message PP012, which states "Display depth not numeric," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control (PP) when there is an issue with the configuration or data input related to display depth settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The display depth setting in the system may not be configured correctly. This could happen if a non-numeric value has been entered where a numeric value is expected.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have inadvertently entered a non-numeric character in a field that requires a numeric input.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the display depth correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify that the display depth settings are correctly defined and that all values are numeric.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entries in the relevant transactions or