How To Fix AD060 - & (Specify a data type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: & (Specify a data type)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD060 - & (Specify a data type) ?

  The SAP error message AD060 typically occurs when there is an issue with the data type specification in your ABAP program or when you are trying to use a field or variable without properly defining its data type. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when you are working with data declarations, function modules, or method calls.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Data Type: The variable or field you are trying to use has not been defined with a specific data type.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type specified does not match the expected type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Missing Type Declaration: In some cases, you may have forgotten to declare a type for a structure or table.
  Incompatible Data Types: You may be trying to assign a value of one data type to a variable of another incompatible data type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Data Types: Ensure that all variables and fields are properly defined with the correct data types. Use the DATA statement to declare variables with their respective types.
  DATA: lv_variable TYPE string.
  
  
  Check Function Module/Method Signatures: If you are calling a function module or method, verify that the parameters you are passing match the expected data types defined in the function/module signature.
  
  
  Use Type Definitions: If you are using complex data structures, consider defining a type using TYPES or DATA statements to ensure clarity and correctness.
  TYPES: BEGIN OF ty_example,
           field1 TYPE string,
           field2 TYPE i,
         END OF ty_example.
  DATA: ls_example TYPE ty_example.
  
  
  Review Code for Typos: Check for any typographical errors in your variable names or data type declarations that might lead to this error.
  
  
  Use the ABAP Editor: Utilize the ABAP editor's syntax check feature (Ctrl + F2) to identify and correct any issues related to data types.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the various data types available in ABAP, such as elementary types (e.g., i, f, string), structured types, and table types.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on data types and their usage in ABAP programming.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the debugger to step through your code and identify where the data type mismatch occurs.
  
  By ensuring that all variables and fields are properly defined and that you are using compatible data types, you should be able to resolve the AD060 error in your SAP ABAP program.