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Message type: E = Error
Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung
Message number: 144
Message text: Item number & is not numerical
You have entered an item number which is not numeric.
Enter an item number which consists only of digits. Blanks are not
permitted.
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V1144
- Item number & is not numerical ?The SAP error message V1144 indicates that there is an issue with the item number in a sales document (like a sales order or a delivery) where the system expects a numerical value, but it has received a non-numerical value instead. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when entering item numbers manually or when data is being imported from external systems.
Cause:
- Non-numerical Input: The item number entered contains characters that are not digits (e.g., letters, special characters).
- Data Format Issues: The item number may be formatted incorrectly, such as including spaces or other non-numeric characters.
- Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to expect a specific format for item numbers that is not being adhered to.
- Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not conform to the expected numerical format.
Solution:
- Check Input: Verify the item number being entered. Ensure that it consists only of numerical digits without any spaces or special characters.
- Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the input process to ensure that only numerical values can be entered for item numbers.
- Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to item number formats. Ensure that they are set up correctly to accept the expected format.
- Data Cleansing: If the error arises from imported data, perform data cleansing to ensure that all item numbers conform to the expected numerical format.
- Error Handling: If this error occurs frequently, consider implementing error handling mechanisms to catch and correct these issues before they cause disruptions.
Related Information:
By addressing the root cause of the error and implementing preventive measures, you can reduce the likelihood of encountering the V1144 error in the future.
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