How To Fix E0510 - Valid data types for & are: CHAR, CLNT, CUKY, DATS, LANG, NUMC, TIMS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 510

• Message text: Valid data types for & are: CHAR, CLNT, CUKY, DATS, LANG, NUMC, TIMS

What causes this issue?

The data type of the domain of &v1& is not of type CHAR, CLNT, CUKY,
DATS, LANG, NUMC, or TIMS.

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?

Please use a data element whose domain has a valid data type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0510 - Valid data types for & are: CHAR, CLNT, CUKY, DATS, LANG, NUMC, TIMS ?

  The SAP error message E0510 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field in your ABAP program or data dictionary. The message specifies that the valid data types for the field in question are CHAR (character), CLNT (client), CUKY (currency key), DATS (date), LANG (language), NUMC (numeric), and TIMS (time). 
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use an invalid data type for a field in a database table, structure, or data element.
  There is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being used in your ABAP code or data dictionary.
  You may be trying to assign a value to a variable or field that does not match the defined data type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Type Definition: 
  
  Go to the data dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the field that is causing the error. Ensure that the data type is one of the valid types listed in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review ABAP Code:
  
  If the error occurs in an ABAP program, review the code where the field is being used. Ensure that you are not trying to assign a value of an incompatible type to the field.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Type:
  
  If you have control over the data type definition, consider changing the data type of the field to one of the valid types mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Field Assignments:
  
  Ensure that any assignments or operations involving the field are compatible with its defined data type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error is not immediately apparent, use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the invalid data type is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Data Types in ABAP: Understanding the different data types in ABAP is crucial. The common data types include:
  
  CHAR: Character string.
  CLNT: Client-specific data.
  CUKY: Currency key.
  DATS: Date format (YYYYMMDD).
  LANG: Language key.
  NUMC: Numeric character string.
  TIMS: Time format (HHMMSS).
  
  
  
  Data Dictionary (SE11): Use transaction SE11 to view and modify data elements, domains, tables, and structures.
  
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on data types and their usage in ABAP programming.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.