How To Fix DBOSC263 - Error while parsing expression; initial value of field &1 not supported

DBOSC263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Error while parsing expression; initial value of field &1 not supported

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DBOSC263 - Details

• The SAP error message DBOSC263 indicates that there is an issue with parsing an expression in a database operation, specifically related to the initial value of a field. This error typically arises in the context of database operations, such as when working with ABAP programs, database views, or when executing SQL statements.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The initial value of the field specified in the error message may be of a data type that is not supported for the operation being performed. For example, trying to use a complex data type or a type that cannot be initialized properly.
  
  
  Incorrect Field Definition: The field may not be defined correctly in the database table or structure, leading to issues when the system tries to parse the expression.
  
  
  Null or Uninitialized Values: If the field is expected to have an initial value but is null or uninitialized, it