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
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.
Check the length value for the decision operation.
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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
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