How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG659 - Error while converting value '&1' to number

/STMC/CR_MSG659 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Error while converting value '&1' to number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG659 - Error while converting value '&1' to number ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG659 indicates that there is an issue with converting a value to a number. This typically occurs in scenarios where a non-numeric value is being processed in a context that expects a numeric value. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  
  Non-Numeric Input: The value being processed (represented by &1 in the error message) is not a valid numeric format. This could be due to:
  
  Presence of alphabetic characters.
  Special characters (like commas, currency symbols, etc.) that are not recognized as part of a number.
  Empty or null values.
  
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The system is expecting a numeric data type but is receiving a string or other incompatible type.
  
  
  Locale Settings: The number format may be affected by locale settings, where different regions use different symbols for decimal points and thousands separators.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the value that is causing the error. Ensure that it is a valid