How To Fix PTC024 - Value must be purely numerical

PTC024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTC - Messages for Performance Tools (ST05, STATS)

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Value must be purely numerical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PTC024 - Value must be purely numerical ?

  The SAP error message PTC024 ("Value must be purely numerical") typically occurs when a field that is expected to contain a numerical value receives input that includes non-numeric characters. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as when entering data in a transaction, maintaining master data, or processing records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Numeric Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a value that contains letters, special characters, or spaces in a field that only accepts numbers.
  Formatting Issues: Sometimes, formatting issues can lead to this error, such as using commas or periods incorrectly (e.g., using a comma as a decimal separator in a system that expects a period).
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be defined in the system to accept only numeric data types, and any deviation from this will trigger the error.
  Copy-Paste Errors: Copying and pasting data from other sources (like Excel) can inadvertently include hidden characters or