How To Fix DS562 - Program &1 is type &2 instead of 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 562

• Message text: Program &1 is type &2 instead of 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS562 - Program &1 is type &2 instead of 1 ?

  The SAP error message DS562 indicates that there is a type mismatch in a program. Specifically, it suggests that the program you are trying to execute is of a different type than what is expected. The message format is as follows:
  
  Program &1: This is the name of the program that is causing the error.
  Type &2: This indicates the type of the program that is currently being recognized by the system.
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Program Type: The program might be defined as a different type (e.g., a report, function module, or class) than what is expected in the context where it is being called.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the program type due to transport errors.
  Development Environment Issues: The program might have been modified in a way that changed its type, or it