How To Fix UC0003 - Entry in numeric field &1 is not numeric

UC0003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Entry in numeric field &1 is not numeric

What causes this issue?

The characteristic / key figure "&V1&" requires a numerical entry. Your
entry is nonnumerical.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a numerical value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0003 - Entry in numeric field &1 is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message UC0003, which states "Entry in numeric field &1 is not numeric," typically occurs when a user attempts to input a value into a numeric field that does not conform to the expected numeric format. This can happen in various scenarios, such as data entry in transactions, reports, or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters) in a field that is expected to contain only numbers.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the input can cause the system to interpret the value as non-numeric.
  Incorrect Data Type: The field may be defined in the system to accept only specific numeric formats (e.g., integers, decimals), and the input does not match this format.
  Localization Issues: Different locales may use different decimal and thousand separators (e.g., a comma vs. a period), which can lead to confusion in numeric fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that