Message type: E = Error
Message class: /BCV/QRM -
Message number: 674
Message text: Query &1: Reference type &3 is not valid for data type of field &2
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/BCV/QRM674
- Query &1: Reference type &3 is not valid for data type of field &2 ?The SAP error message /BCV/QRM674 indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference type and the data type of a field in a query. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when defining queries or reports.
Cause: The error message is triggered when: A field in the query is expected to have a certain data type (e.g., character, numeric, date) but is being referenced with an incompatible reference type. The reference type defined for a field does not match the actual data type of the field in the underlying data source (e.g., database table, InfoObject). There may be a configuration issue or a mistake in the query definition where the field is incorrectly set up.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Field Definitions: Verify the data type of the field in the underlying data source (e.g., table or InfoObject). Ensure that the reference type you are
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