How To Fix 5X043 - Invalid data type &1 in field &2 in structure &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5X - HR-PA: Reserved for International Versions

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Invalid data type &1 in field &2 in structure &3

What causes this issue?

In the &V3& structure, the &V2& field has the data type &V1&. This
cannot be generically mapped onto the multipurpose field.

System Response

Since field lengths and the structure of &V1& data types can vary
depending on the operating system, this data type must not be used.

How to fix this error?

Use a structure that only has fields of the ABAP data type C, N, D, or
T.
If necessary, carry out a conversion in the application program.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5X043 - Invalid data type &1 in field &2 in structure &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5X043 indicates that there is an invalid data type in a specific field of a structure. This error typically arises during data processing or when trying to manipulate data in ABAP programs, function modules, or when working with data structures in general.
  Cause:
  The error message 5X043 is triggered when:
  
  A field in a structure is expected to have a certain data type, but the data being processed does not match that expected type.
  There may be a mismatch between the data type defined in the structure and the data being passed to it.
  The field may be defined as a certain type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS) but is receiving data that does not conform to that type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Structure Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (SE11) and check the definition of the structure mentioned in the error message.
  Verify the data types of the fields in the structure.
  
  
  
  Review the Data Being Passed:
  
  Identify where the data is being populated or passed to the structure.
  Ensure that the data being assigned to the fields matches the expected data types.
  
  
  
  Data Conversion:
  
  If necessary, perform data type conversion before assigning values to the fields in the structure. For example, if a field is defined as NUMC, ensure that the data being assigned is numeric.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to trace the program execution and identify where the invalid data type is being introduced.
  Check the values being processed at runtime to see if they conform to the expected types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the structure is part of a standard SAP module, consult the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any known issues or updates related to the structure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  Data Types in ABAP: Familiarize yourself with the common data types in ABAP, such as CHAR (character), NUMC (numeric), DATS (date), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the structure or program you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.