How To Fix DB740 - Specify the sign either at the beginning or at the end

DB740 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Specify the sign either at the beginning or at the end

What causes this issue?

You entered a sign at the beginning and at the end in a numeric field,
but only one sign is allowed (either at the beginning or at the end).

System Response

Unable to continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct your input.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB740 - Specify the sign either at the beginning or at the end ?

  The SAP error message DB740, which states "Specify the sign either at the beginning or at the end," typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when dealing with selection criteria in ABAP programs or when using certain database functions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user is trying to specify a selection criterion for a database field that requires a sign (positive or negative) but has not done so correctly. In SAP, when you are filtering data based on numeric or date fields, you need to indicate whether you are looking for values greater than, less than, or equal to a certain number or date. The error indicates that the sign (e.g., + for positive or - for negative) is either missing or incorrectly placed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DB740 error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using in your query or program. Ensure that you