How To Fix /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST013 - Position must be a numeric value

/SCMTMS/LPV_CUST013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Position must be a numeric value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST013 - Position must be a numeric value ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LPV_CUST013 Position must be a numeric value typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user is trying to enter or process a value that is expected to be numeric, but the system is receiving a non-numeric value instead. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when defining positions in a transportation lane, shipment, or other related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a non-numeric character (like letters or special characters) in a field that requires a numeric value.
  Data Format Issues: Sometimes, the data format might not be compatible, especially if the system expects a specific format (like decimal points or thousands separators).
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be a configuration issue in the system where the expected data type for a field is not correctly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values in the relevant fields