How To Fix WXP059 - Attribute &1 does not have a numerical value (&2-&3, &4)

WXP059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Attribute &1 does not have a numerical value (&2-&3, &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP059 - Attribute &1 does not have a numerical value (&2-&3, &4) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP059 Attribute &1 does not have a numerical value (&2-&3, &4)
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a characteristic attribute that is expected to have a numerical value contains non-numeric data. In SAP Classification and Variant Configuration, certain attributes are defined to hold numerical values (e.g., integers, decimals). If the system encounters a value that is not numeric (such as text or special characters) in such an attribute, it raises this warning.
  
  &1 = Attribute name
  &2 = Start position of the value in the string
  &3 = End position of the value in the string
  &4 = The actual value found (non-numeric)
  
  This typically happens during:
  
  Reading or processing characteristic values in classification.
  When values are entered manually or transferred from external systems.
  During variant configuration or classification data upload.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic maintenance).
  Verify the attribute &1 and confirm its data type.
  If it is