How To Fix E_ACTION001 - Date-Field Type must only be for DATE Field.

E_ACTION001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E_ACTION - E-Actions

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Date-Field Type must only be for DATE Field.

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E_ACTION001 - Details

• The SAP error message E_ACTION001 ("Date-Field Type must only be for DATE Field") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected data type for a date field and the actual data type being used in a program or configuration. This error is often encountered in custom developments, data imports, or when working with specific SAP modules that require date fields to be formatted correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The field that is expected to hold a date value is not defined as a date type in the underlying data structure (e.g., database table, structure, or data element).
  Data Mapping Issues: When transferring data from one system to another (e.g., during data migration or integration), the mapping of fields may not align correctly, leading to a mismatch.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom ABAP code that manipulates date fields, it may be incorrectly handling the data types.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, configuration