How To Fix /CFG/COMM001 - Conversion to number failed. &1 is not a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/COMM -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Conversion to number failed. &1 is not a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/COMM001 - Conversion to number failed. &1 is not a number ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/COMM001 Conversion to number failed. &1 is not a number typically indicates that the system is attempting to convert a string or character value into a numeric format, but the value provided cannot be interpreted as a valid number. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, configuration, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input Data: The input value contains non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters) that prevent it from being converted to a number.
  Incorrect Data Type: The field or variable expected to hold a numeric value is being populated with a string or character data type that does not represent a number.
  Formatting Issues: The number may be formatted in a way that is not recognized by the system (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings where numeric values are expected but are