How To Fix /PRA/WH_PROC117 - &1 should be a numeric value

/PRA/WH_PROC117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/WH_PROC -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: &1 should be a numeric value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC117 - &1 should be a numeric value ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC117 &1 should be a numeric value typically indicates that a field or parameter that is expected to contain a numeric value is instead receiving a non-numeric value. This error is often encountered in the context of data processing or transactions where numeric inputs are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have entered a non-numeric character (like letters or special characters) in a field that is supposed to accept only numbers.
  Data Mapping Issues: If data is being imported or transferred from another system, there may be a mismatch in data types, leading to non-numeric values being passed to a numeric field.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the relevant SAP module or transaction that are causing the system to misinterpret the data type.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling data types correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
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