How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX162 - The type of "&1" cannot be converted to the type of "&2"


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

  • Message number: 162

  • Message text: The type of "&1" cannot be converted to the type of "&2"

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX162 - The type of "&1" cannot be converted to the type of "&2" ?
    The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX162 indicates a type conversion issue in your ABAP code. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to convert the type of one variable (denoted as "&1") to the type of another variable (denoted as "&2"). This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected data types in an assignment or operation.
    
    Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the two variables involved in the operation or assignment have incompatible data types. For example, trying to assign a character string to a numeric variable or vice versa. Structure or Table Type Issues: If you are working with structures or internal tables, the fields may not match in terms of data types or lengths. Function Module or Method Parameters: If you are passing parameters to a function module or method, the expected types may not match the types you are providing. Implicit Type Conversion: ABAP does

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