How To Fix 37627 - Format & of the Dictionary field & does not fit the property format &

37627 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Format & of the Dictionary field & does not fit the property format &

What causes this issue?

The format of the selected ABAP Dictionary element is not compatible
with the format of the databound control property.

System Response

The ABAP Dictionary element cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Choose an ABAP Dictionary element whose format is compatible with that
of the property.
The following formats are compatible:
,,- For numeric properties:,,NUMC, INT1, INT2, INT4, DEC
,,- For text properties:,,,,CHAR

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 37627 - Format & of the Dictionary field & does not fit the property format & ?

  The SAP error message 37627, which states "Format & of the Dictionary field & does not fit the property format &," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected format of a field in the data dictionary and the actual format being used in a program or transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with data elements, structures, or database tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in the data dictionary may have a specific data type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS) that does not match the data type being used in the program or transaction.
  Length Mismatch: The length of the field in the data dictionary may not match the length of the data being passed to it.
  Incorrect Field Usage: The field may be used in a context where its format is not appropriate, such as using a date field in a numeric calculation.
  Custom Development Issues: If