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

0K551 - Overview

• 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