How To Fix SALV_X_API073 - Illegal numeric value: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Illegal numeric value: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API073 - Illegal numeric value: & ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API073 Illegal numeric value: & typically occurs when there is an issue with the data being processed in the context of the SAP ALV (ABAP List Viewer) framework. This error indicates that a numeric value expected by the ALV is either invalid or improperly formatted.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The data being passed to the ALV might not be in the expected numeric format. For example, if a string or a character is being treated as a number, it can lead to this error.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Numeric values that contain leading or trailing spaces can cause this error. The ALV expects clean numeric values without any extra spaces.
  Incorrect Decimal Separator: If the numeric value uses a decimal separator that is not recognized by the system (e.g., using a comma instead of a period, or vice versa), it can trigger this error.
  Null or Empty Values: If the data being processed includes null or empty values where a numeric value is expected, this can also lead to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being passed to the ALV is validated and formatted correctly. Check for any non-numeric characters and remove them.
  Trim Spaces: Use string manipulation functions to trim any leading or trailing spaces from the numeric values before passing them to the ALV.
  DATA(lv_value) = ' 123.45 '.
  lv_value = condense( lv_value ). " This will remove leading/trailing spaces
  
  Correct Decimal Format: Ensure that the numeric values are formatted according to the system's locale settings. You can use the CONVERT_TO_LOCAL_CURRENCY or similar functions to handle currency and decimal formats correctly.
  Handle Null Values: Implement checks to handle null or empty values appropriately. You can set default values or skip processing for those entries.
  IF lv_value IS INITIAL.
    lv_value = 0. " or any other default value
  ENDIF.
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, use debugging tools to trace the data being passed to the ALV and identify where the illegal value is being introduced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ALV Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on ALV and the specific API you are using to understand the expected data formats and types.
  Data Dictionary: Check the data dictionary for the fields being used in the ALV to ensure they are defined correctly as numeric types.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes or community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SALV_X_API073 Illegal numeric value: & error in your SAP environment.