How To Fix RSPLFOX160 - No variables of type F, I or P are allowed as an argument

RSPLFOX160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLFOX - FOX messages: Parsing and runtime

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No variables of type F, I or P are allowed as an argument

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RSPLFOX160 - Details

• The SAP error message RSPLFOX160 indicates that there is an issue with the use of variables in a Fox formula within SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it states that no variables of type F (float), I (integer), or P (packed number) are allowed as arguments in the context where the error occurred.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when you are trying to use a variable of type F, I, or P in a context where only character (C) type variables are permitted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When defining a Fox formula in a query or transformation.
  When trying to perform operations that require character-type variables but are mistakenly using numeric types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Types: Review the variables you are using in your Fox formula. Ensure that you are only using character-type variables (C) as arguments in the context that is causing the