How To Fix DT184 - Field &-&: Table type & is a generic type

DT184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Field &-&: Table type & is a generic type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT184 - Field &-&: Table type & is a generic type ?

  The SAP error message DT184 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a generic table type in your ABAP program or function module. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a generic table type in a context where a specific table type is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Table Type: The error occurs because the table type you are trying to use is defined as a generic type (e.g., TABLE OF ANY TYPE or TABLE OF STRING) rather than a specific type (e.g., TABLE OF ZMY_STRUCTURE).
  Type Mismatch: The context in which you are trying to use the generic table type does not support it. For example, if you are trying to pass a generic table type to a function module or method that expects a specific table type, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Specific Table Type: Instead of using a generic table type, define a specific table type