How To Fix 00099 - Field after FROM, TO or CURSOR has incorrect data type


00099 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 00 -

  • Message number: 099

  • Message text: Field after FROM, TO or CURSOR has incorrect data type

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  • What causes this issue?

    Fields that can be specified for the LOOP AT internal table (FROM, TO,
    CURSOR), have an incorrect data type.
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    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Fields must be defined in the same way as SY-INDEX
    Example: DATA: START like sy-index.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00099 - Field after FROM, TO or CURSOR has incorrect data type ?
    The SAP error message "00099 Field after FROM, TO or CURSOR has incorrect data type" typically occurs in ABAP programming when there is a mismatch in data types in a SELECT statement or when using the cursor in a loop. This error indicates that the fields specified in the SQL statement do not match the expected data types.
    
    Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The fields specified in the FROM, TO, or CURSOR clauses of your SQL statement do not match the expected data types. For example, if you are trying to compare a character field with a numeric field. Incorrect Field Length: The length of the fields being compared or assigned may not match. Using a Non-Database Field: Attempting to use a field that is not part of the database table in the SQL statement. Improper Variable Declaration: The variable used in the SQL statement may not be declared correctly or may not have the correct

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