How To Fix SFB001 - &1 cannot be interpreted as a number

SFB001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFB - Messages for Formula Builder

• Message number: 001

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

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V1& as a number. The Formula Builder cannot interpret
&V1& as a number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a number in a number format.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SFB001 - Details

• The SAP error message SFB001 with the text "&1 cannot be interpreted as a number" typically occurs when the system is expecting a numeric input but receives a value that cannot be converted into a number. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when entering data in fields that require numeric values, performing calculations, or processing data in reports.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The input provided in a field is not a valid number. This could include:
  
  Non-numeric characters (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Incorrect formatting (e.g., using commas instead of periods for decimal points).
  Leading or trailing spaces in the input.
  
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The program or function module is expecting a numeric data type, but the input variable is of a different type (e.g., string).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the error may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system that affect how data is interpreted.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value being entered is