Message type: E = Error
Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages
Message number: 160
Message text: A LIKE condition can only be used with character-like fields
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ACM_SYNTAX160
- A LIKE condition can only be used with character-like fields ?The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX160 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the LIKE condition in your ABAP code. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to use the LIKE operator with a field that is not character-like (i.e., it is not a string or character data type).
Cause: The LIKE operator is designed to compare character-like fields (such as CHAR, STRING, or VARCHAR). If you try to use it with numeric fields or other non-character types, you will encounter this error. For example, using LIKE with a field of type INT or FLOAT will trigger this error.
Solution: To resolve this error, you should ensure that the field you are using with the LIKE operator is indeed a character-like field. Here are some steps you can take: Check Data Types: Review the data types of the fields involved in the LIKE condition. Make sure that both the field being compared and
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