How To Fix 0K551 - Field &1 has a wrong value &2 in FCAT-DATATYPE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Field &1 has a wrong value &2 in FCAT-DATATYPE

What causes this issue?

A wrong DATATYPE has been specified in the field catalog. Data types
are:
- STRG -> Internal type: S (= String)
- CHAR, CLNT, UNIT, CUKY -> Internal type: C (= Character)
- NUMC -> Internal type: N (= Numeric)
- INT* -> Internal type: I (= Integer)
- DEC, QUAN, CURR -> Internal type: P (= Packed)
- FLTP -> Internal type: F (= Float)
- RAW, RSTR -> Internal type: X (= Hex)
- DATS -> Internal type: D (= Date)
- TIMS -> Internal type: T (= Time)

System Response

In most cases the system reacts with a short dump.

How to fix this error?

Enter the correct DATATYPE.

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 0K551 - Field &1 has a wrong value &2 in FCAT-DATATYPE ?

  The SAP error message 0K551 indicates that there is an issue with a field in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the field FCAT-DATATYPE. This error typically arises when the value entered for a specific field does not conform to the expected format or valid range defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value entered in the field &1 (which is a placeholder for the actual field name) is not valid for the expected data type or range.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the field is not properly defined or the allowed values are not set correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered incorrect data manually, leading to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might be passing incorrect values to the field.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Value: Verify the value entered in the field &1 and ensure it matches the expected data type and valid range. Refer to the documentation or configuration settings for the correct values.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the field in the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in the input forms to prevent invalid data from being entered.
  Consult Documentation: Look into SAP documentation or help files for the specific field to understand the valid values and formats.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the incorrect value is being set or passed.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to look into specific transaction codes related to Financial Accounting, such as FB01 (Post Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments, review any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be affecting the data being processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.