How To Fix /CFG/CTXE_MSG012 - Input data format is wrong. It should be an internal table.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/CTXE_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Input data format is wrong. It should be an internal table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG012 - Input data format is wrong. It should be an internal table. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG012 Input data format is wrong. It should be an internal table. typically indicates that a function or method in your ABAP program is expecting an internal table as input, but it is receiving data in a different format. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with function modules, methods, or when passing data between different components in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The variable being passed to the function or method is not defined as an internal table. It might be a single value, a structure, or another data type.
  Data Conversion Issues: There may be an issue with how the data is being populated or converted before being passed to the function.
  Function Module/Method Signature: The function module or method you are calling has a specific signature that requires an internal table, and the provided argument does not match this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type: Ensure that