How To Fix 0K547 - Field &1 has different data type (&2) and internal type (&3)


0K547 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 0K - Messages for "General List Modules"

  • Message number: 547

  • Message text: Field &1 has different data type (&2) and internal type (&3)

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the field catalog, data type &2 and internal type &3 were assigned
    to field &1. These types are not identical.

    System Response

    This may lead to some functions being not executed properly.

    How to fix this error?

    Correct this error immediately.
    When the field catalog is set up, only DATATYPE must be filled. You do
    not need to fill INTTYPE since INTTYPE is derived from the DATATYPE
    passed.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K547 - Field &1 has different data type (&2) and internal type (&3) ?
    The SAP error message 0K547 indicates a data type mismatch in a field during processing. Specifically, it means that the field specified (denoted as &1) has a different data type than what is expected internally (denoted as &2 for the expected type and &3 for the actual internal type). This error typically occurs in ABAP programs, data dictionary objects, or when working with data transfer between different systems or modules.
    
    Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The field in question is defined with a certain data type in the database or data dictionary, but the program or function module is trying to use it with a different data type. Inconsistent Definitions: The field might have been changed in the data dictionary (e.g., changed from CHAR to NUMC) without updating all related programs or structures. Incorrect Mapping: When transferring data between different systems or modules, the mapping of fields may not align correctly, leading to type mismatches. Field

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