How To Fix FDT_CP_MSG237 - Operands must be of type 'Number' in Power function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CP_MSG -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Operands must be of type 'Number' in Power function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG237 - Operands must be of type 'Number' in Power function ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG237 indicates that there is an issue with the operands being used in a Power function within a formula or calculation in SAP. Specifically, this error occurs when the operands provided to the Power function are not of the expected type 'Number'. 
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: One or both of the operands passed to the Power function are not numeric. This could happen if you are trying to use a string, date, or any other non-numeric type.
  Null or Empty Values: If the operands are null or empty, the function may not be able to interpret them as numbers.
  Data Conversion Issues: There may be issues with data conversion where the system is unable to convert the provided values into a numeric format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Operand Types: Ensure that both operands being