How To Fix /ACI/MESSAGES173 - Numeric type with Multivalues is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACI/MESSAGES -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Numeric type with Multivalues is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACI/MESSAGES173 - Numeric type with Multivalues is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /ACI/MESSAGES173 Numeric type with Multivalues is not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when working with certain data structures in SAP that involve numeric types. This error indicates that a numeric field is being treated as if it can hold multiple values, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Definition: The error often arises when a numeric field is defined in a way that suggests it can hold multiple values (e.g., in a table or structure) but is not designed to do so.
  Incorrect Data Assignment: Attempting to assign multiple values to a numeric variable or field that is expected to hold a single value.
  Use of Data Types: Using a data type that does not support multiple values (like a standard numeric type) in a context where multiple values are expected (like a table or an internal table).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Definitions: Review the data structure definitions in your ABAP code or data model. Ensure that numeric fields are defined correctly and are not expected to hold multiple values.
  Use Appropriate Data Types: If you need to store multiple values, consider using an internal table or a different data structure that can accommodate multiple entries. For example, use a table of structures instead of a single numeric field.
  Modify Logic: If the logic of your program is attempting to assign multiple values to a numeric field, modify the logic to ensure that only a single value is assigned or that the values are aggregated appropriately before assignment.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in SAP to trace where the error occurs in your code. This can help identify the specific line or operation that is causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for data types and structures in ABAP for more detailed information on how to define and use numeric types correctly.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other developers may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP code to catch such issues early and provide meaningful messages to users or logs for further analysis.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that your data structures and logic are correctly defined, you should be able to resolve the /ACI/MESSAGES173 error effectively.