How To Fix RSMDS023 - Value '&2' for dimension '&1' cannot be converted to a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMDS -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Value '&2' for dimension '&1' cannot be converted to a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMDS023 - Value '&2' for dimension '&1' cannot be converted to a number ?

  The SAP error message RSMDS023 indicates that there is an issue with data conversion in the context of a data source or data model, specifically when trying to convert a value to a numeric format. The error message provides two placeholders: &1 for the dimension and &2 for the value that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Data Type: The value &2 for the dimension &1 is not in a format that can be converted to a number. This could be due to:
  
  Non-numeric characters in the value (e.g., letters, special characters).
  The value being empty or null.
  The value being in a format that is not recognized as numeric (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data being pulled from the source may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to invalid values being processed.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The data model or transformation rules may not be set up correctly to handle the expected data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Validation: Check the source data for the dimension &1 and identify the value &2. Ensure that all values are numeric and do not contain any invalid characters. You may need to clean or preprocess the data.
  
  
  Data Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the data model or transformation rules in SAP. Ensure that the dimension is correctly defined to accept numeric values.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing logic to manage or log invalid values instead of causing a failure.
  
  
  Data Source Review: If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that the data extraction process is correctly configured to handle numeric values.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the data load or transformation process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data modeling and transformation to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the invalid value and ensuring proper data handling, you should be able to resolve the RSMDS023 error.