How To Fix RSRD641 - Value &1 cannot be interpreted as a number

RSRD641 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 641

• Message text: Value &1 cannot be interpreted as a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD641 - Value &1 cannot be interpreted as a number ?

  The SAP error message RSRD641, which states "Value &1 cannot be interpreted as a number," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a numeric value is expected, but the system encounters a value that it cannot convert into a number. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when filtering data, performing calculations, or processing queries.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being processed is not in a numeric format. For example, it might contain letters, special characters, or be formatted as text.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: The value may have leading or trailing spaces that prevent it from being recognized as a number.
  Incorrect Input: Users may input a value that is not valid for the expected numeric field.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may contain corrupted or improperly formatted data.
  Locale Settings: Different locales may use different decimal and thousand separators (e.g., a comma vs.