How To Fix BRF562 - Incorrect result typing of CASE expression &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Incorrect result typing of CASE expression &1

What causes this issue?

The result typing of the
<DS:TX.BRF_EXPRESSIONTYPE_0CE001>CASE expression</> &v1& has one of the
following errors:
A result type that does not exist has been specified for the CASE
expression.
The specification in the field/structure length is incorrect.
The specification in the decimal places is incorrect.

System Response

The system is unable to create any data object with the result typing of
the CASE expression &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the result typing of the CASE expression &v1& to see if there are
any of the errors named under "Diagnosis".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF562 - Incorrect result typing of CASE expression &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRF562, which indicates "Incorrect result typing of CASE expression &1," typically arises in the context of Business Rule Framework (BRF) when there is a mismatch in the data types of the results being returned from a CASE expression. This can occur when the CASE expression is expected to return values of a certain type, but the actual values being returned do not match that type.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the different branches of the CASE expression return values of different data types. For example, if one branch returns a string and another returns a number, this will lead to a typing error.
  Inconsistent Return Types: If the CASE expression is expected to return a specific type (e.g., Integer, String, Boolean), but the branches return different types, it will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration of the rules or the data types defined in the BRF+ application may not align with the expected types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the CASE expression and ensure that all branches return values of the same data type. If necessary, convert the values to a common type using appropriate conversion functions.
  Use Type Casting: If you need to return different types, consider using type casting to convert them to a common type that can be returned by the CASE expression.
  Review Rule Definitions: Ensure that the rule definitions and the expected return types are correctly set up in the BRF+ application. Adjust the definitions if there are discrepancies.
  Testing: After making changes, test the rule to ensure that it executes without errors and returns the expected results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BRF+ Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BRF+ for detailed information on data types and expressions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize the debugging tools available in the BRF+ environment to trace the execution of the rules and identify where the type mismatch occurs.
  
  By addressing the data type consistency in your CASE expression, you should be able to resolve the BRF562 error and ensure that your rules execute correctly.