How To Fix DRF_OUTBOUND137 - For outbound parameter &1 you can define only numeric values without +/-

DRF_OUTBOUND137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRF_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 137

• Message text: For outbound parameter &1 you can define only numeric values without +/-

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND137 - For outbound parameter &1 you can define only numeric values without +/- ?

  The SAP error message DRF_OUTBOUND137 indicates that there is an issue with the outbound parameter configuration in the Data Replication Framework (DRF). Specifically, the error states that for the specified outbound parameter, only numeric values without a plus (+) or minus (-) sign are allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Invalid Value: A non-numeric value or a numeric value with a sign (+ or -) has been entered for an outbound parameter that only accepts positive numeric values.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the outbound parameters in the DRF setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Outbound Parameter Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system where the outbound parameters are defined.
  Verify the values assigned to the outbound parameter in question. Ensure that they are strictly numeric and do not include any signs.
  
  
  
  Correct the Value:
  
  If you find any values that are not numeric