How To Fix OL544 - Numeric constant expected as exception

OL544 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Numeric constant expected as exception

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL544 - Numeric constant expected as exception ?

  The SAP error message OL544 ("Numeric constant expected") typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when the system encounters a situation where it expects a numeric value but receives something else, such as a string or an invalid format. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when performing calculations, comparisons, or when defining constants.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The variable or constant being used is not of a numeric type (e.g., using a string instead of an integer).
  Syntax Errors: There may be a syntax error in the code where a numeric constant is expected but is not provided correctly.
  Invalid Format: The numeric constant may be formatted incorrectly (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Missing Values: A variable that is expected to hold a numeric value is either uninitialized or has been assigned a non-numeric value.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that all variables and constants used in the expression are