How To Fix RSAU027 - Characteristic value '&' for InfoObject '&' is not numerical

RSAU027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristic value '&' for InfoObject '&' is not numerical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU027 - Characteristic value '&' for InfoObject '&' is not numerical ?

  The SAP error message RSAU027 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value in an InfoObject that is expected to be numerical but is not. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The InfoObject is defined to hold numerical values (e.g., integers or decimals), but the data being loaded or processed contains non-numerical values (e.g., text, special characters).
  Data Quality Issues: The source data may have inconsistencies or errors, such as incorrect formatting or unexpected characters.
  Transformation Logic: If there are transformations applied to the data during the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, they may not be correctly converting or validating the data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source Data: Review the source data for the characteristic value in question. Ensure that all values intended for the numerical InfoObject are indeed numerical and do not contain any