How To Fix VBDRV008 - TRUE and FALSE must be numerical when the attributes are numerical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 008

• Message text: TRUE and FALSE must be numerical when the attributes are numerical

What causes this issue?

You have entered non-numeric values in the <DS:DE.RBTRUE>TRUE</> or
<DS:DE.RBFALSE>FALSE</> field for numeric attributes.
As a result, the values in TRUE and FALSE cannot be matched when the
system compares the sender fields.
In addition, TRUE and FALSE cannot be assigned as a result of
derivation because the numeric attribute cannot accept the contents of
the field.

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?

Fill TRUE and FALSE with numeric values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBDRV008 - TRUE and FALSE must be numerical when the attributes are numerical ?

  The SAP error message VBDRV008 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the attributes defined for a configurable material. This error indicates that the system expects numerical values for certain attributes, but it is receiving non-numerical values (like TRUE or FALSE) instead.
  Cause:
  
  
  Attribute Definition: The attributes in question are defined as numerical in the configuration profile, but the values being assigned to them are not numerical. This can happen if:
  
  The attribute is incorrectly defined in the configuration profile.
  The values being passed to the attribute are not in the expected format (e.g., using boolean values instead of numbers).
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: During the configuration of the product, a user may have entered TRUE or FALSE instead of a numerical value.
  
  
  Mapping Issues: If there are mappings or transformations in place (for example, in a custom program or interface), they may not be correctly converting boolean values to numerical values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definitions: 
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and verify that the attributes are correctly defined as numerical.
  Ensure that the data type of the attributes matches the expected input.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Values:
  
  Check the values being assigned to the attributes during the configuration process. Ensure that they are numerical and not boolean.
  If you are using a user interface for configuration, ensure that users are aware of the expected input format.
  
  
  
  Adjust Mapping/Transformations:
  
  If there are any custom programs or interfaces that handle the configuration data, review the logic to ensure that boolean values are converted to numerical values appropriately (e.g., TRUE = 1, FALSE = 0).
  
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the configuration process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Variant Configuration and attribute handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VBDRV008 error and ensure that your configuration process works smoothly.