Black Friday is ending this Friday! 40% off with coupon CYBER40 - Sign up here

Close

How To Fix 5P210 - &: Offset specification is missing or is not numeric


5P210 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

  • Message number: 210

  • Message text: &: Offset specification is missing or is not numeric

  • Show details Hide details
  • What causes this issue?

    You have used a decision operation with offset value.
    You have either not entered an offset value after the '+' or the
    offset value is incorrect.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the offset value for the decision operation.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


5P210 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5P210 with the description "Offset specification is missing or is not numeric" typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming or when dealing with data processing in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with an offset value that is expected to be numeric but is either missing or incorrectly specified.
    
    Cause: Missing Offset: The program or function module is expecting an offset value to be provided, but it is not present in the input parameters. Non-numeric Value: The offset value provided is not numeric (e.g., it could be a string or a special character). Incorrect Data Type: The variable or field that is supposed to hold the offset value may not be defined correctly, leading to type mismatch. Program Logic Error: There may be a logical error in the code where the offset is calculated or assigned.
    Solution: Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the offset parameter is being

    Already have an account? Login here!




Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


5P210 - Related SAP Errors

Click on this link to search all SAP messages.


Rating
ERPlingo simplifies finding the accurate answers to SAP message errors. I now use every week. A must have tool for anyone working with SAP! Highly recommended!
Rate 1
Kent Bettisworth
Executive SAP Consultant