How To Fix /BA1/F4_BASIS014 - Types &1 and &2 are not compatible

/BA1/F4_BASIS014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_BASIS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Types &1 and &2 are not compatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS014 - Types &1 and &2 are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS014 Types &1 and &2 are not compatible typically indicates a type mismatch in a function module or method call. This error arises when the data types of the parameters being passed do not match the expected types defined in the function module or method signature.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the data types of the variables being passed to a function module or method do not match the expected types. For example, you might be trying to pass a character type where a numeric type is expected.
  Structure Differences: If you are passing structures or tables, the fields within those structures may not align correctly in terms of data types.
  Inconsistent Definitions: If there are changes in the data dictionary (like changes in the structure or table definitions) that are not reflected in the program code, this can lead to compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: