How To Fix AD981 - Domain & (data type VARC no longer supported from Release 3.0)

AD981 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 981

• Message text: Domain & (data type VARC no longer supported from Release 3.0)

What causes this issue?

The data type VARC is no longer supported in Release 3.0. Existing
domains with this data type can still be used. However, it is not
possible to create new domains with data type VARC.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The data types LCHR (character string of arbitrary length with at least
256 characters) and LRAW (uninterpreted character string of arbitrary
length with a minimum length of 256) introduced with Release 3,0
replace data type VARC.
If possible choose one of these data types for your domain.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD981 - Domain & (data type VARC no longer supported from Release 3.0) ?

  The SAP error message AD981 indicates that the domain and data type VARC (Variable Character) is no longer supported from Release 3.0 onwards. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a data type that has been deprecated in newer versions of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of the VARC data type in your ABAP programs or data dictionary objects. As SAP has evolved, certain data types have been replaced or deprecated in favor of more efficient or standardized types. The VARC type was replaced by the STRING or CHAR data types, which are more versatile and better supported in modern SAP environments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to replace the usage of the VARC data type in your ABAP programs or data dictionary objects with a supported data type. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Search your ABAP code and data