How To Fix WH045 - Value & in the quantity field is not numerical

WH045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Value & in the quantity field is not numerical

What causes this issue?

It is necessary to specify the quantity of stock counted for the
material of this intermediate document item. The specified quantity
of stock counted is not however numeric.

System Response

The system cannot interpret the specified quantity of stock
counted and cannot therefore update this intermediate document item.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

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WH045 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WH045 - Value & in the quantity field is not numerical
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a non-numeric character or an invalid value is entered in a quantity field in SAP, which expects a strictly numerical input. The system tries to interpret the input as a number but encounters characters that are not digits, decimal separators, or valid numeric symbols.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Entering alphabetic characters or special symbols (e.g., letters, &, %, etc.) in quantity fields.  
  Copy-pasting data from external sources that include hidden or invalid characters.  
  Using incorrect decimal separators (e.g., comma vs. period) depending on user locale settings.  
  Input fields that are formatted to accept only numbers but receive invalid input due to user error or interface issues.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Input:
  Verify that the quantity field contains only valid numeric characters. Remove any letters, special characters, or spaces.
  
  
  Correct Decimal Separators:
  Ensure that the decimal separator used matches