How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER119 - Order &1, item &2: item number is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Order &1, item &2: item number is not numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER119 - Order &1, item &2: item number is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER119 indicates that there is an issue with the item number in a specific order. The error message states that the item number is not numeric, which means that the system is expecting a numeric value for the item number, but it has received a non-numeric value instead.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The item number may have been entered incorrectly, possibly including letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Data Import Issues: If the order data was imported from an external system or file, the item number may not have been formatted correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing it to misinterpret the item number.
  Custom Code: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be affecting how item numbers are processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Number: Verify the item number in the order. Ensure that it is a numeric value and does not contain any letters or special characters.
  Correct Data Entry: If the item number was entered manually, correct it to ensure it is numeric.
  Review Data Imports: If the order was created through a data import, check the source data for the item number format and correct any non-numeric entries.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles item numbers and does not introduce non-numeric values.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the order using transaction codes like SCMB_ORDER or VA03 (for sales orders) to see the details of the order and item.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups 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.