How To Fix APS_CCV_SCENARIO016 - Data type "String" of element &1 prohibited.

APS_CCV_SCENARIO016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_CCV_SCENARIO -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Data type "String" of element &1 prohibited.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_CCV_SCENARIO016 - Data type "String" of element &1 prohibited. ?

  The SAP error message APS_CCV_SCENARIO016, which states "Data type 'String' of element &1 prohibited," typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there is an issue with the data type of a specific element in a planning scenario or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error indicates that a data element is expected to have a specific data type, but it has been defined as a "String." In many cases, certain elements are expected to be numeric or of a different type, and using a string type is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the planning model or scenario, where the data types of certain fields do not align with the expected types defined in the system.
  Model Definition Errors: If you are working with a custom model or scenario, there may be an error in how