How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX039 - Literal &1 is of type &2, but contains non-numeric characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Literal &1 is of type &2, but contains non-numeric characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX039 - Literal &1 is of type &2, but contains non-numeric characters ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX039 indicates that a literal value (in this case, represented by &1) is expected to be of a numeric type (indicated by &2), but it contains non-numeric characters. This error typically arises in scenarios where a numeric input is required, but the provided input includes characters that are not valid for a numeric type, such as letters, special characters, or spaces.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a value that includes non-numeric characters when a numeric value is expected.
  Data Type Mismatch: The program or function module is expecting a numeric data type, but the input provided does not conform to this requirement.
  Data Conversion Issues: If data is being converted from one type to another (e.g., from a string to a number), and the string contains invalid characters, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input value for the field that is causing the error. Ensure that it contains only numeric characters (0-9) and does not include any letters, symbols, or spaces.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the code to ensure that only valid numeric inputs are accepted. This can help prevent the error from occurring in the first place.
  Debugging: If the error occurs during program execution, use debugging tools to trace the value of the variable that is causing the issue. Check how the value is being set and whether any transformations are being applied that could introduce non-numeric characters.
  Data Type Consistency: Ensure that the data types used in your program or function module are consistent with the expected types. If a numeric value is expected, make sure that the variable is defined as a numeric type in the ABAP code.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, especially numeric types like I (integer), F (floating point), and P (packed decimal).
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your ABAP programs to gracefully manage situations where invalid input is provided.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on error messages and their meanings, as well as best practices for data handling in ABAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.