How To Fix HRBEN00IDOC028 - '&' cannot be interpreted as a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00IDOC - Error messages for Benefits - Data transmission (IDOC)

• Message number: 028

• Message text: '&' cannot be interpreted as a number

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_INVALID_SEGMT OBJECT DOKU ID TX
A segment for the current person contains an amount (for example,
estimated benefits) that cannot be interpreted as a number and
therefore cannot be processed.
INCLUDE BEN_MESS_IDOC_PROC_ERROR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC028 - '&' cannot be interpreted as a number ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00IDOC028, which states that '&' cannot be interpreted as a number, typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system encountered a value that it expected to be numeric, but instead received a non-numeric character (in this case, the placeholder '&').
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The IDoc may contain fields that are expected to be numeric, but the data being sent contains non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Mapping Errors: There may be a mapping issue between the source system and the target system, where the data types are not aligned correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the IDoc segments may not match the expected format in the receiving system.
  Missing Data: Sometimes, the '&' character can be a placeholder for missing data that was not populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Data: Review the IDoc data to identify the specific segment and field that is causing the error. Look for any non-numeric characters in fields that should contain numeric values.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being sent from the source system is validated and formatted correctly before it is sent to SAP.
  Mapping Review: If you are using middleware or a mapping tool, check the mapping configuration to ensure that numeric fields are being correctly mapped to numeric data types.
  Configuration Check: Verify the configuration of the IDoc segments in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly to receive the expected data types.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in the data processing logic to catch and log such errors for further analysis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Monitoring: Use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and check for errors.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc processing and error handling.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific IDoc type you are working with to understand the expected data formats and requirements.
  Testing: Conduct tests with sample data to ensure that the IDoc processing works as expected without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.