How To Fix 00882 - Type & of "&" is not INT1, INT2, INT4, or INT8.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Type & of "&" is not INT1, INT2, INT4, or INT8.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00882 - Type & of "&" is not INT1, INT2, INT4, or INT8. ?

  The SAP error message "00882 Type & of '&' is not INT1, INT2, INT4, or INT8" typically indicates that there is a data type mismatch in your ABAP code or in the data being processed. This error occurs when a variable or field that is expected to be of an integer type (INT1, INT2, INT4, or INT8) is found to be of a different type.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The variable or field being processed is not of the expected integer type. For example, it could be a character string, floating-point number, or another incompatible type.
  Incorrect Field Definition: The field in the database or structure may be defined with an incompatible data type.
  Type Conversion Issues: There may be an attempt to convert a non-integer type to an integer type without proper handling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Types: Review the ABAP code where the error occurs and ensure that all variables and fields being used are defined as INT1, INT2, INT4, or INT8 as required.
  Data Type Conversion: If you are trying to convert a non-integer type to an integer, ensure that you are using appropriate conversion functions (e.g., CONVERT or CAST) and handle any potential exceptions.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution of the code and identify the exact point where the error occurs. Check the types of the variables involved at that point.
  Review Database Definitions: If the error is related to database fields, check the data dictionary (SE11) to ensure that the field types are correctly defined as integer types.
  Code Review: If the error is in a custom program or report, review the logic to ensure that the correct data types are being used throughout the program.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Data Types in ABAP: Familiarize yourself with the different integer types in ABAP:
  
  INT1: 1-byte integer (range: 0 to 255)
  INT2: 2-byte integer (range: -32,768 to 32,767)
  INT4: 4-byte integer (range: -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647)
  INT8: 8-byte integer (range: -9,223,372,036,854,775,808 to 9,223,372,036,854,775,807)
  
  
  
  ABAP Data Type Conversion: Understand how to properly convert between different data types in ABAP to avoid type mismatch errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 00882 in your SAP environment.