How To Fix RRSV006 - Value '&1' for characteristic &2 is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RRSV - Messages for Function Group RRSV

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Value '&1' for characteristic &2 is not numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RRSV006 - Value '&1' for characteristic &2 is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message RRSV006 indicates that a value for a characteristic is expected to be numeric, but the provided value is not in a numeric format. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or planning applications, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization).
  Cause:
  
  Non-numeric Input: The value provided for the characteristic is either a string, contains special characters, or is formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic is defined to accept only numeric values, but the input does not conform to this requirement.
  Data Source Issues: The data being pulled from a source may have been incorrectly formatted or transformed, leading to non-numeric values being passed to a numeric field.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the value being input for the characteristic. Ensure that it is a valid numeric value (e.g., integers or decimals without any letters or special characters).
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry or ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure that only numeric values are allowed for this characteristic.
  Correct Data Source: If the data is being pulled from an external source, check the source data for formatting issues. Correct any non-numeric values before they are processed in SAP.
  Adjust Characteristic Definition: If appropriate, consider modifying the characteristic definition to allow for a broader range of input types, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with business requirements.
  Debugging: If you are working with custom code or reports, debug the code to identify where the non-numeric value is being introduced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on characteristics and data types in the context of your specific SAP module.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSD1 (to manage InfoObjects) or RSA1 (to manage data warehousing) to check the definitions and settings of the characteristics involved.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.