How To Fix CL240 - Numeric values are interpreted as a character string by filter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Numeric values are interpreted as a character string by filter

What causes this issue?

You want to set a filter for numeric characteristics.
Note the following points:
If the value has a unit (such as cm or mm), enter the unit.
We do not recommend filtering on intervals ("<", ">"). It is better to
use reselection.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL240 - Numeric values are interpreted as a character string by filter ?

  The SAP error message CL240 indicates that there is an issue with how numeric values are being interpreted in a filter condition. Specifically, it suggests that the system is treating numeric values as character strings, which can lead to unexpected behavior or results in your queries or reports.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The filter is expecting a numeric value, but the input is being treated as a string. This can happen if the data type of the field in the database is numeric, but the value being passed is in a string format.
  Incorrect Filter Configuration: The filter may be incorrectly configured to handle numeric values, leading to misinterpretation.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: If the numeric value is being passed as a string with leading or trailing spaces, it may not be recognized as a valid number.
  Locale Settings: Different locales may interpret numeric formats differently (e.g., decimal separators).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve