How To Fix IDREPFW_MSG606 - Internal value &1 is not a numeric type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDREPFW_MSG - Rep.Framework: messages

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Internal value &1 is not a numeric type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDREPFW_MSG606 - Internal value &1 is not a numeric type ?

  The SAP error message IDREPFW_MSG606, which states "Internal value &1 is not a numeric type," typically occurs when a program or report is expecting a numeric value but receives a non-numeric value instead. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when processing data in reports, calculations, or data conversions.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The variable or field that is expected to hold a numeric value is either empty, contains non-numeric characters, or is of a different data type (e.g., string or character).
  Incorrect Data Input: User input or data from external sources may not be validated properly, leading to non-numeric values being processed.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the report or program may not align with the expected data types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Input: Ensure that the data being processed is indeed numeric. If the data comes from user input or external sources, implement validation checks to ensure that only numeric values are accepted.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution of the program and identify where the non-numeric value is being introduced. Look for the variable or field that is causing the issue.
  Data Type Conversion: If necessary, convert the data type of the variable to ensure it is numeric. This can be done using appropriate conversion functions in ABAP (e.g., CONVERT_TO_NUMERIC).
  Error Handling: Implement error handling to catch such issues before they cause a runtime error. This can include checks for data types before processing.
  Review Configuration: If the error is related to a specific report or program, review its configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly to handle numeric data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on data types and error handling in ABAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to analyze the program or report that is generating the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.