How To Fix 5C512 - Invalid data type combination.

5C512 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Invalid data type combination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C512 - Invalid data type combination. ?

  The SAP error message 5C512 - Invalid data type combination typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the data types being used in a particular operation, such as during data processing, report generation, or when executing a transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, including ABAP programming, data uploads, or when working with specific SAP modules.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the data types of the fields being processed do not match the expected types. For example, trying to assign a character string to a numeric field.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: When mapping fields in data transfer processes (like LSMW or BAPIs), if the source and target fields have incompatible data types, this error can occur.
  Function Module Issues: If a function module is called with parameters that do not match the expected data types, it can lead to this error.
  Database Field Types: If there are inconsistencies between