How To Fix SY181 - & cannot be interpreted as a number

SY181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 181

• Message text: & cannot be interpreted as a number

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SY181 - Details

• The SAP error message SY181 typically indicates that there is an issue with data conversion, specifically that a value cannot be interpreted as a number. This error often arises in scenarios where a numeric field is expected, but the input provided is either non-numeric or formatted incorrectly.
  Causes of SY181 Error
  
  Non-numeric Input: The most common cause is that the input value contains characters that are not digits (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Incorrect Data Type: The field may be defined to accept only numeric values, but the data being processed is of a different type (e.g., string).
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, leading or trailing spaces in the input can cause the system to misinterpret the value.
  Decimal Separator Issues: In some locales, the decimal separator may be a comma instead of a period, leading to misinterpretation of the number.
  Data Format: The format of the number may not match the expected format (e.g., thousands separators).
  
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