How To Fix DMC_RT_GEN222 - Data aging field &1 has an invalid data type; data type must be DATS

DMC_RT_GEN222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_GEN - DMC: Nachrichten der Generierungfunktionen

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Data aging field &1 has an invalid data type; data type must be DATS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_GEN222 - Data aging field &1 has an invalid data type; data type must be DATS ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_GEN222 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field related to data aging. Specifically, the error states that the field in question has an invalid data type and that it must be of type DATS (date).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the context of data aging processes, where SAP expects certain fields to be of a specific data type. In this case, the field that is being referenced is expected to be a date field (DATS), but it has been defined or populated with a different data type (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, etc.). This mismatch can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Field Definition: The field may have been incorrectly defined in the data model or database table.
  Data Mapping Issues: During data migration or transformation processes, the data type may not have been correctly mapped.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code or enhancements that manipulate the