How To Fix RETMCA005 - Term cannot be created - term number &1 is not numerical

RETMCA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMCA - Terms

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Term cannot be created - term number &1 is not numerical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMCA005 - Term cannot be created - term number &1 is not numerical ?

  The SAP error message RETMCA005 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a term in the SAP system because the term number provided is not numerical. This error typically occurs in the context of managing terms and conditions, such as in the SAP module for financial accounting or materials management.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the term number you are trying to use for creating a term is either:
  
  Non-numeric (e.g., it contains letters, special characters, or spaces).
  Incorrectly formatted (e.g., leading or trailing spaces).
  Missing or not provided at all.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RETMCA005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Term Number: Ensure that the term number you are entering is purely numeric. Remove any non-numeric characters, spaces, or formatting issues.
  
  
  Input Validation: Before submitting the term number, validate the input to ensure it meets the expected format. You can use a simple validation check in your