How To Fix UPF175 - Function &1 does not support numeric data types as result

UPF175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Function &1 does not support numeric data types as result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF175 - Function &1 does not support numeric data types as result ?

  The SAP error message UPF175 indicates that a function (denoted as &1 in the message) does not support numeric data types as a result. This typically occurs in the context of SAP User Profile Framework (UPF) or when working with certain function modules or methods that are expected to return specific data types.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The function being called is designed to return a result that is not compatible with numeric data types. For example, it may be expecting a string or a different data type.
  Function Definition: The function might be defined in such a way that it explicitly states it does not support numeric results, which can lead to this error when a numeric value is passed or expected.
  Incorrect Function Usage: The function might be used incorrectly in the context of the program, leading to an attempt to retrieve