How To Fix 5P211 - &: Length specification for decision op. missing, not numeric, or zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: &: Length specification for decision op. missing, not numeric, or zero

What causes this issue?

You have used a decision operation with a length value.
Either the length value after '(' is missing, the value is
not numeric or the value is equal to zero.

How to fix this error?

Check the length value for the decision operation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P211 - &: Length specification for decision op. missing, not numeric, or zero ?

  The SAP error message 5P211 with the description "Length specification for decision op. missing, not numeric, or zero" typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with decision operations in a program or function module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the length specification for a decision operation, which is expected to be a numeric value.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Length Specification: The length specification for a decision operation (like a CASE statement or IF condition) is not provided.
  Non-numeric Value: The length specification provided is not a numeric value, which is required for the operation.
  Zero Length: The length specified is zero, which is invalid for decision operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Code: Review the ABAP code where the decision operation is defined. Ensure that the length specification is provided and is a valid numeric value.
  Correct Data Types: Ensure that the variables or constants used for the length specification are of the correct data type and contain valid numeric values.
  Initialization: If the length is derived from a variable, ensure that the variable is properly initialized and assigned a valid numeric value before it is used in the decision operation.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the length specification is being set or used incorrectly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on decision operations and their requirements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the 5P211 error in your SAP environment.