How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF018 - Exponential format in master data not supported (Cstic &1)

VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF - Exception messages for master data access: classification

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Exponential format in master data not supported (Cstic &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF018 - Exponential format in master data not supported (Cstic &1) ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF018 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a characteristic (Cstic) in the master data, specifically that it is in an exponential format, which is not supported by the system. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics that are expected to have a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exponential Format: The characteristic value is being represented in an exponential format (e.g., 1.23E+10), which is not compatible with the expected format in SAP.
  Data Entry Error: The data might have been entered incorrectly or imported from an external system that uses a different format.
  Configuration Settings: The system may not be configured to handle certain numeric formats, leading to this error when processing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that the data type and format are correctly defined to accept the values you are