How To Fix CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX071 - & is not a decimal

CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX - texts for parser

• Message number: 071

• Message text: & is not a decimal

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CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX071 - Details

• The SAP error message CL_SADL_GW_MDE_MSGX071 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field that is expected to be a decimal but is not formatted correctly. This error often arises in the context of SAP Gateway and the SAP ABAP programming environment, particularly when dealing with data models and OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error usually occurs when a field that is expected to be a decimal (e.g., a currency amount or a numeric value) is being passed a value that is not in the correct decimal format. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry.
  Data being pulled from an external source that does not conform to the expected format.
  Locale settings affecting the decimal separator (e.g., using a comma instead of a period).
  
  
  
  Mapping Issues: If you are using a data model that maps fields from one structure to another, there may be a mismatch in the