How To Fix DDUT1362 - Domain &1: Extension only allowed for type CHAR and NUMC

DDUT1362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDUT1 - DD: Various Dictionary Utility Programs

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Domain &1: Extension only allowed for type CHAR and NUMC

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DDUT1362 - Details

• The SAP error message DDUT1362 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field in a domain. Specifically, the error states that an extension is only allowed for data types CHAR (character) and NUMC (numeric character). This means that the domain you are trying to extend is not of a compatible type.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: You are trying to extend a domain that is not of type CHAR or NUMC. For example, if the domain is of type INT or DATE, you will encounter this error.
  Domain Definition: The domain definition may have been incorrectly set up, or you may be trying to modify it in a way that is not allowed by SAP standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Domain Type:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the domain name that is causing the error and check