How To Fix 33204 - Default value &1 for field &2 can only be a SY- field or a literal

33204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 33 - Contexts

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Default value &1 for field &2 can only be a SY- field or a literal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 33204 - Default value &1 for field &2 can only be a SY- field or a literal ?

  The SAP error message 33204 indicates that there is an issue with the default value assignment for a field in your ABAP program or configuration. Specifically, it states that the default value for the specified field can only be a system field (SY-field) or a literal value. This error typically arises when you attempt to assign a default value that does not meet these criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Default Value: The default value assigned to a field is neither a literal (like a string or number) nor a system field (like SY-DATUM, SY-UZEIT, etc.).
  Field Type Mismatch: The type of the default value does not match the expected type of the field.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the way the default value is defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Default Value Assignment: Review the code or configuration where the default value is being set. Ensure that the value is either a literal or a valid SY-field.
  
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