How To Fix 42174 - Field format of selected standard symbol is invalid

42174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Field format of selected standard symbol is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42174 - Field format of selected standard symbol is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 42174, which states "Field format of selected standard symbol is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP Crystal Reports or SAP BusinessObjects. This error indicates that there is an issue with the formatting of a field in a report, particularly when using standard symbols or formatting options.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Field Format: The field format specified for a standard symbol does not match the expected format. This can happen if the data type of the field does not align with the formatting options applied.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be expecting a certain data type (e.g., numeric, date, string), but the data being passed does not conform to that type.
  Corrupted Report: The report itself may be corrupted or improperly configured, leading to issues with field formatting.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP tools or between the report and