How To Fix 3G760 - The specified field, &1, does not have the data type &2

3G760 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 760

• Message text: The specified field, &1, does not have the data type &2

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3G760 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G760 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of a field and the actual data type being provided. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data processing, such as when working with ABAP programs, data dictionary objects, or when interfacing with external systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A field is expected to have a certain data type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS) but is being provided with a different data type.
  There may be a programming error in the ABAP code where the field is being incorrectly defined or used.
  The data structure or table definition has changed, but the code that accesses it has not been updated accordingly.
  There is an issue with the data being passed from one system to another, such as in an IDoc or BAPI interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify the data type of