How To Fix CPOC134 - Type of variable &1 must be identical to type of characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Type of variable &1 must be identical to type of characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

When using variables in process instructions, the data type of the
characteristic to which the variable refers must be identical to the
data type of the characteristic to which you want to transfer the
variable value.
This applies when using variables:
In dynamic function calls
As default values for entries
For characteristic value assignment using variables
<ZH>Example:</>
You have defined a material description as a variable and want to
assign the value of this variable to a message characteristic in
another process instruction. The characteristic for the material
description has data type <LS>alphanumeric</>. This means that the
message characteristic whose value you want to assign using the
variable you have defined must also have data type <LS>alphanumeric
</>.
In the process instruction, however, the data type of variable &V1& is
not the same as the data type of characteristic &V2& whose value you
want to assign using the variable. This may cause the program to
terminate.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Initiate one of the following steps:
Replace characteristic &V2& by a characteristic that has the same data
type as the characteristic to which variable &V1& refers.
Replace the characteristic to which variable &V1& refers by a
characteristic that has the same data type as characteristic &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC134 - Type of variable &1 must be identical to type of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPOC134 indicates a type mismatch between a variable and a characteristic in a planning scenario. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when you are working with planning functions, queries, or data models.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use a variable that has a different data type than the characteristic it is associated with. For example, if you have a characteristic defined as a numeric type and you are trying to use a variable that is defined as a string or text type, this mismatch will trigger the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the variable and the characteristic are of the same data type. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Data Types:
  
  Go to the definition of the characteristic in the SAP BW or IBP system.
  Check the data type of the characteristic (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS, etc.).
  Check the data type of the variable you are using.
  
  
  
  Modify the Variable:
  
  If the variable is incorrectly defined, modify its data type to match that of the characteristic.
  You can do this in the variable definition settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Planning Function:
  
  If the variable is used in a planning function, ensure that the planning function is correctly configured to use the variable with the appropriate data type.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning function or query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for variables and characteristics in the context of planning to understand the requirements for data types.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By ensuring that the variable and characteristic types are aligned, you should be able to resolve the CPOC134 error and proceed with your planning tasks in SAP.