How To Fix ICL_DI002 - System unable to interpret &1 as a number (&2)

ICL_DI002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_DI - Messages for Direct Input Mode

• Message number: 002

• Message text: System unable to interpret &1 as a number (&2)

What causes this issue?

You tried to fill field &V2& with value &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_DI002 - System unable to interpret &1 as a number (&2) ?

  The SAP error message ICL_DI002 indicates that the system is unable to interpret a certain value as a number. This typically occurs in the context of data input or processing where a numeric value is expected, but the system encounters a non-numeric value instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The value being processed may contain characters that are not numeric (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Incorrect Data Type: The field may be defined to accept numeric values, but the input provided is of a different type (e.g., string).
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the input can cause the system to misinterpret the value.
  Localization Settings: Different regions may use different formats for numbers (e.g., commas vs. periods for decimal points), which can lead to misinterpretation.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual input errors where the user mistakenly enters non-numeric characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the value that is causing the error and ensure it is a valid numeric