How To Fix AH212 - Operand &1 is of category &2 instead of &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Operand &1 is of category &2 instead of &3

What causes this issue?

You have chosen an operand whose operand category does not match this
variant. Note the characteristics of the variant. The variant defines
the operand categories for all the input and output operands of a rate
step.

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?

Choose an operand with a matching operand category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH212 - Operand &1 is of category &2 instead of &3 ?

  The SAP error message AH212 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type (category) of an operand and the actual data type being used in a particular operation or function. This error typically arises in the context of ABAP programming or when working with certain SAP transactions that involve data manipulation.
  Cause:
  The error message AH212 is triggered when:
  
  An operand (variable, field, or parameter) is of a different category than what is expected by the operation or function being executed.
  For example, if a function expects a numeric value but receives a character string, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AH212 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the operands involved in the operation. Ensure that they match the expected types. You can do this by checking the definitions of the variables or fields in the ABAP code.
  
  
  Type Conversion: If there is a mismatch, consider performing an explicit type conversion. For example, if you need to convert a character string to a numeric type, you can use functions like CONVERT or CAST in ABAP.
  
  
  Review Function Parameters: If the error occurs while calling a function module or method, check the documentation for that function to ensure you are passing the correct types of parameters.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the values and types of the operands at runtime. This can help identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using standard SAP functions or modules, refer to the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the expected data types.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, such as character (C), numeric (N), integer (I), floating point (F), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific function or module you are working with.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for additional insights from other SAP users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the AH212 error in your SAP environment.