How To Fix ABAP_DECFLOAT002 - Character '&1' is not valid

ABAP_DECFLOAT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABAP_DECFLOAT - Messages of CL_ABAP_DECFLOAT

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Character '&1' is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABAP_DECFLOAT002 - Character '&1' is not valid ?

  The SAP error message ABAP_DECFLOAT002 indicates that there is an issue with a character in a decimal floating-point number. Specifically, the message states that the character represented by &1 is not valid in the context of a decimal floating-point number.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  An invalid character is included in a string that is expected to represent a decimal floating-point number. This could be due to:
  Typographical errors (e.g., letters or special characters that are not part of a valid number).
  Incorrect formatting (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points, or vice versa).
  Data being read from an external source that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the input data that is being processed. Ensure that it contains only valid characters for decimal floating-point numbers. Valid characters typically include:
  
  Digits (0-9)
  Decimal point (.)
  Optional leading sign (+ or -)
  
  
  
  Data Formatting: Ensure