How To Fix SALV_BS_MSG301 - Placeholders are not allowed in numerical fields

SALV_BS_MSG301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_BS_MSG -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Placeholders are not allowed in numerical fields

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SALV_BS_MSG301 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_BS_MSG301 indicates that placeholders are not allowed in numerical fields. This typically occurs when you are trying to input or process data in a numerical field that contains non-numeric characters, such as placeholders (e.g., "N/A", "0.00", or any other string that is not a valid number).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause is that the data being entered into a numerical field contains characters that are not valid for that field type. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to import data from an external source that includes placeholders.
  The data was manually entered and included non-numeric characters.
  The field is being populated programmatically with incorrect data types.
  
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: If the field is defined as a numeric type in the database or application, any attempt to insert a string or placeholder will trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being entered into the numerical field. Ensure that it