How To Fix DBOSC243 - Filter field &1: invalid type format

DBOSC243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Filter field &1: invalid type format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC243 - Filter field &1: invalid type format ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC243 indicates that there is an issue with the filter field specified in a database operation, specifically that the type format of the filter field is invalid. This error typically arises when the data type of the field being used in a filter does not match the expected type defined in the database schema.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Data Types: The filter field may be defined with a different data type than what is being used in the query or operation. For example, trying to filter a numeric field with a string value.
  Incorrect Field Name: The field name specified in the filter may be incorrect or does not exist in the database table.
  Database Schema Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema (like changes in data types or field definitions), the application may not be updated accordingly.
  Invalid Format: The value provided for the filter may not conform