How To Fix AQ180 - Type & is not an ABAP type

AQ180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Type & is not an ABAP type

What causes this issue?

When you defined an additional field, you assigned this field a type
that is not an ABAP type.

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?

Use one of the valid ABAP types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ180 - Type & is not an ABAP type ?

  The SAP error message AQ180, which states "Type & is not an ABAP type," typically occurs when the system encounters a data type that it does not recognize as a valid ABAP type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when defining data structures, using types in function modules, or when working with ABAP classes.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the type name, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Undefined Types: The type may not be defined in the current context or is not available in the program.
  Scope Issues: The type might be defined in a different program or include that is not accessible in the current context.
  Incorrect Use of Data Types: Using a type that is not valid in the context where it is being used (e.g., using a non-ABAP type).
  Missing Includes: If the type is defined in an include file that is not included in