How To Fix DA311 - Data type & not allowed in field &-&

DA311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Data type & not allowed in field &-&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA311 - Data type & not allowed in field &-& ?

  The SAP error message DA311 typically indicates that there is a data type mismatch in a field within a data structure or table. This error occurs when the data type of the value being processed does not match the expected data type for that field. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being assigned to a field does not conform to the expected data type (e.g., trying to assign a character string to a numeric field).
  Field Definition: The field in question may be defined with a specific data type in the database or data structure, and the incoming data does not match this definition.
  Program Logic Error: There may be a logic error in the ABAP code or configuration that leads to an incorrect assignment of values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the data dictionary (SE11) to check the data type of the field that