How To Fix RSRV246 - Value &2 for characteristic &1 is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 246

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV246 - Value &2 for characteristic &1 is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message RSRV246 indicates that there is a problem with the data in a characteristic within a query or InfoProvider. Specifically, it states that the value for a certain characteristic is not numeric when it is expected to be. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when performing data validation checks.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic is defined to hold numeric values, but the data being processed contains non-numeric values (e.g., text, special characters).
  Data Quality Issues: There may be issues with the data loading process, where incorrect or malformed data has been loaded into the InfoProvider.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured in the data model, leading to expectations of numeric values where there should be none.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Inspection: Check the data in the InfoProvider for the characteristic in question. Look for any non-numeric entries that may be causing the error.
  
  You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSRV (Data Integrity Check) to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If non-numeric values are found, you will need to cleanse the data. This may involve:
  
  Correcting the data in the source system.
  Using transformation rules to convert or filter out non-numeric values during the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load Process: Review the data load process to ensure that it is correctly handling the data types. Make sure that the data source is providing the expected numeric values.
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic Settings: If the characteristic is incorrectly defined, you may need to adjust its settings in the data model to accept the correct data type.
  
  
  Use RSRV Transaction: Run the RSRV transaction to check for inconsistencies in the data. This transaction can help identify the specific records causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for managing InfoProviders and data models.
  RSRV: Data Integrity Check for analyzing and fixing data issues.
  
  
  
  Data Types in SAP BW: Understanding the data types defined for characteristics and key figures is crucial. Numeric characteristics should only contain numeric data.
  
  
  Data Quality Management: Implementing data quality checks and validation rules during the ETL process can help prevent such issues from occurring in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSRV246 error and implement a solution to resolve it.