How To Fix J3R_LEGAL_FORMS106 - Cannot convert amount '&' to letters (language code: '&'; currency: '&')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3R_LEGAL_FORMS - Legal forms RU

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Cannot convert amount '&' to letters (language code: '&'; currency: '&')

What causes this issue?

This error occured while calling the function module <ZK>SPELL_AMOUNT
</>. The system tried to convert the amount of the variable to letters.

System Response

The amount in letters is not displayed in the report.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS106 - Cannot convert amount '&' to letters (language code: '&'; currency: '&') ?

  The SAP error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS106 indicates that there is an issue with converting a numeric amount into its corresponding textual representation (in words) for a specific currency and language. This is often encountered in scenarios where legal forms or documents require amounts to be displayed in both numeric and word formats.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Amount: The amount being processed may be invalid or not properly formatted. This could include negative values, zero, or non-numeric characters.
  Unsupported Language Code: The language code specified may not be supported for the conversion process. SAP may not have the necessary configuration or data to convert amounts into words for that language.
  Currency Issues: The currency specified may not be recognized or may not have a corresponding text representation in the specified language.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the conversion of amounts to words.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Amount: Ensure that the amount being processed is valid. It should be a positive numeric value. If the amount is zero or negative, consider how you want to handle such cases.
  Verify Language Code: Check the language code being used. Ensure that it is a valid code and that the necessary language packs are installed in your SAP system.
  Review Currency Settings: Make sure that the currency is correctly defined in the system and that it has a corresponding text representation in the specified language.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the conversion of amounts to words. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant SAP modules or consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that fix known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Modules) to explore the function modules related to amount conversion.
  Function Module: The function module NUMC_TO_TEXT or similar may be used for converting numbers to text. You can check if it is being called correctly in your program.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on legal forms and the requirements for amount conversion in your specific version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS106.