How To Fix CPOC241 - Error while assigning value to PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE for variable &1

CPOC241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Error while assigning value to PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE for variable &1

What causes this issue?

You have used global variable &V1& that has been defined in another
control recipe in this process instruction.
When using global variables in universal process instructions of type
0, you must define the following characteristics in the following
sequence
...
PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE,,Name of the variable defined
PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE,,,,Characteristic used to define the variable
...
The characteristic that is assigned to PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE must be the
same as the characteristic that was used to define variable &V1&.
In this process instruction, however, these characteristics are not
identical.

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?

Check and correct the characteristic that was assigned to
PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC241 - Error while assigning value to PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE for variable &1 ?

  The SAP error message CPOC241 indicates that there is an issue when trying to assign a value to a variable of type PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) or similar modules where variables are used for planning and reporting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Variable Type: The variable you are trying to assign a value to may not be compatible with the value being assigned. For example, if the variable expects a numeric value but receives a string, this error can occur.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The variable may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be missing entries in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the value being assigned does not match the expected data type of the variable.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or