How To Fix SWF_RLS_001162 - The left operand of operator '&1' must be interpretable as a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_RLS_001 - Condition Evaluation and Rule Evaluation

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The left operand of operator '&1' must be interpretable as a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RLS_001162 - The left operand of operator '&1' must be interpretable as a number ?

  The SAP error message SWF_RLS_001162 indicates that there is an issue with a condition in a workflow or a rule where the left operand of a specified operator (in this case, &1) is expected to be a number, but it is not. This typically occurs in the context of workflow rules or decision points where numeric comparisons are made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The left operand is not of a numeric type. It could be a string or another data type that cannot be interpreted as a number.
  Null or Empty Values: The operand might be null or empty, which cannot be evaluated as a number.
  Incorrect Variable Assignment: The variable being used in the condition may not have been assigned correctly or may have been assigned a non-numeric value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the left operand is indeed a numeric type. You can do this by checking the data type of the variable