How To Fix QW017 - Check your inputed values (sign + or - only)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QW - Error class for SQL Trace Interpreter

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Check your inputed values (sign + or - only)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QW017 - Check your inputed values (sign + or - only) ?

  The SAP error message QW017, which states "Check your inputed values (sign + or - only)," typically occurs when the system expects a numeric input that should only contain a positive or negative sign, but the input provided does not meet this requirement. This error is often encountered in transactions or reports where specific numeric values are expected, such as in quantity fields, pricing, or other financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a value that includes characters other than a plus (+) or minus (-) sign, such as letters, symbols, or spaces.
  Incorrect Field Type: The field may be expecting a numeric value, but the input does not conform to the expected format.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces can cause the input to be considered invalid.
  Decimal Points: If the system expects only a sign and no other characters, entering a decimal point or any other character will trigger