How To Fix E2244 - Only an elementary type can be entered in this context

E2244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Only an elementary type can be entered in this context

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can only use an elementary <DS:DE.DATATYPE_D>data type</> for
direct type entry to a field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

E2244 - Details

• The SAP error message E2244, which states "Only an elementary type can be entered in this context," typically occurs in ABAP programming when you are trying to assign or use a non-elementary data type in a context that requires an elementary type. Elementary types in ABAP include simple data types like integers, characters, and floating-point numbers, while non-elementary types include structures, tables, and references.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: You are trying to assign a non-elementary type (like a structure or an internal table) to a variable or field that expects an elementary type.
  Function Module/Method Parameters: You may be passing a non-elementary type to a function module or method that only accepts elementary types.
  Field Definitions: In a screen or report, you might be trying to use a non-elementary type in a field that is defined to accept only elementary types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the variables you are using. Ensure