How To Fix 8I056 - Download Error - Invalid type

8I056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Download Error - Invalid type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I056 - Download Error - Invalid type ?

  The SAP error message 8I056 Download Error - Invalid type typically occurs during the process of downloading data from SAP to a file, often in the context of using the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data type being processed during the download operation.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being downloaded may contain fields with data types that are not compatible with the target format (e.g., trying to download a numeric field as a string).
  Incorrect File Format: The file format specified for the download may not support the data types being exported.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up for the data extraction process.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the download is being attempted may have inconsistencies or errors in the data structure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types