How To Fix DO847 - Row type & is a generic table type

DO847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Row type & is a generic table type

What causes this issue?

Generic table types have generic <DS:TX.DDDOC_ACCMODE>access mode</>
(any table or index table) and a generic <DS:TX.DDDOC_KEYKIND>key
category</>. They can only be used to define the types of generic table
parameters of function modules and forms, but not to define data
objects or types.
You defined a generic table type as <DS:TX.DDDOC_ROWTYPE>row type</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a non-generic type as row type of the table type and activate it
again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO847 - Row type & is a generic table type ?

  The SAP error message DO847 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a table or structure. Specifically, it states that the row type you are trying to use is a generic table type, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Generic Table Type Usage: You are trying to use a generic table type (like TABLE OF ANY TYPE) in a context where a specific table type is required.
  Data Declaration Issues: There may be a mismatch in the expected data type for a table or structure in your ABAP code.
  Function Module or Method Call: You might be passing a generic table type to a function module or method that expects a specific table type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DO847 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that you are using a specific table type rather than a generic one. If