How To Fix 5D083 - Types & and & cannot be mixed with other types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Types & and & cannot be mixed with other types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D083 - Types & and & cannot be mixed with other types ?

  The SAP error message 5D083 indicates that there is a type mismatch in your ABAP code or data declaration. Specifically, it means that you are trying to mix incompatible data types in a way that is not allowed. This often occurs when you are trying to combine or operate on different data types that cannot be implicitly converted or are fundamentally different.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: You may be trying to use different types of data in a single operation, such as combining a character string with a numeric value, or using a structure with a simple data type.
  Type Declaration Issues: If you have declared variables with different types and are trying to assign one to another without proper conversion.
  Function Module or Method Calls: If you are passing parameters to a function module or method that expects a specific type, and you are providing a different type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the variables involved in the operation. Ensure that they are compatible. You can use the CAST statement or type conversion functions to convert data types explicitly.
  Example:
  DATA: lv_string TYPE string,
        lv_number TYPE i.
  
  lv_number = 123.
  lv_string = lv_number.  " This will cause an error
  lv_string = lv_number + ''." Correct way to convert
  
  
  Use Type Conversion Functions: Use built-in functions like CONCATENATE, CONVERT, or CAST to ensure that the types are compatible before performing operations.
  
  
  Review Function Calls: If the error occurs during a function call, check the parameter types in the function module or method definition and ensure that you are passing the correct types.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through your code and identify where the type mismatch occurs. This can help you pinpoint the exact line of code causing the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, such as elementary types (like i, f, c, string), complex types (like structures and tables), and how they can be used.
  Type Conversion: Understand how to perform type conversions in ABAP, including implicit and explicit conversions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on data types and error handling in ABAP.
  
  By carefully checking your data types and ensuring compatibility, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D083.