How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES709 - Enter a valid value; it must be a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Enter a valid value; it must be a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES709 - Enter a valid value; it must be a number ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES709 Enter a valid value; it must be a number typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM) when a user inputs a value in a field that expects a numeric input, but the value provided is either non-numeric or formatted incorrectly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered letters, special characters, or spaces in a field that requires a numeric value.
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured to accept only certain types of numeric values (e.g., integers, decimals) and the input does not meet these criteria.
  Localization Issues: In some cases, the numeric format may differ based on regional settings (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Data Type Mismatch: The system may expect a specific data type that is not being adhered to in the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the value entered is purely numeric. Remove any letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Correct Format: If