How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS187 - Unable to interpret &1 as a number

FDT_EXPRESSIONS187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Unable to interpret &1 as a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS187 - Unable to interpret &1 as a number ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS187 ("Unable to interpret &1 as a number") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or when working with expressions in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system is trying to interpret a value as a number, but it is unable to do so due to the format or type of the value provided.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The value being processed is not in a numeric format. This could be due to:
  
  Non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Leading or trailing spaces in the value.
  The value being in a different format (e.g., currency format, date format).
  
  
  
  Localization Issues: The system may be expecting a number in a specific format (e.g., decimal separator as a dot vs. a comma) based on the user's locale settings.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data is being imported from an external source, the data might not be formatted correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There