How To Fix IFME_INTERPRETER006 - Cannot compare values &1 and &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFME_INTERPRETER - IFME Calculation interpreter

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cannot compare values &1 and &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFME_INTERPRETER006 - Cannot compare values &1 and &2. ?

  The SAP error message IFME_INTERPRETER006 ("Cannot compare values &1 and &2") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with comparisons of values that are not compatible. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during budget checks, commitment management, or when processing financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The values being compared are of different data types (e.g., comparing a string with a number).
  Incompatible Formats: The values may be in different formats (e.g., one is a currency value while the other is a plain number).
  Null or Empty Values: One of the values being compared may be null or empty, leading to an inability to perform the comparison.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the FM settings or in the way the values are being retrieved or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you