How To Fix SY035 - Packed number does not have a sign

SY035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Packed number does not have a sign

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY035 - Packed number does not have a sign ?

  The SAP error message SY035: Packed number does not have a sign typically occurs when there is an issue with the handling of packed numbers in ABAP programs. Packed numbers are a data type in ABAP that allows for efficient storage of numeric values, and they are represented in a specific format that includes a sign.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Initialization: A packed number variable is not properly initialized, leading to a situation where the system expects a sign but finds none.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being used in calculations or assignments.
  Invalid Data Conversion: When converting data types, if the conversion does not maintain the sign, this error can occur.
  Improper Handling of Negative Values: If a packed number is expected to hold a negative value but is not set correctly,