How To Fix AQ714 - The field is not a time type

AQ714 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 714

• Message text: The field is not a time type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ714 - The field is not a time type ?

  The SAP error message AQ714, which states "The field is not a time type," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a field that is expected to contain time data, but the field in question is not defined as a time type in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with time-related data in reports, data entry screens, or during data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field being referenced is not defined as a time type in the data dictionary. In SAP, time fields should be defined with the appropriate data type (e.g., TIME).
  Data Mapping Issues: If you are importing or exporting data, the mapping between the source and target fields may be incorrect, leading to a mismatch in expected data types.
  Custom Development: If there is custom code (e.g., ABAP programs, user exits, or enhancements) that manipulates time fields, it may be incorrectly referencing