How To Fix ENHANCEMENT321 - Enter a data element of data type CHAR


ENHANCEMENT321 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

  • Message number: 321

  • Message text: Enter a data element of data type CHAR

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENHANCEMENT321 - Enter a data element of data type CHAR ?
    The SAP error message ENHANCEMENT321 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a particular enhancement or user exit. Specifically, it suggests that the system expects a data element of type CHAR (character) but has received a different data type.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Data Type: The most common cause of this error is that the data element or field being used in the enhancement is not of the expected type (CHAR). This could happen if a numeric or other non-character data type is mistakenly used. Enhancement Implementation: If you are implementing an enhancement or user exit, you may have defined a parameter or variable with an incorrect data type. Data Element Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the data element defined in the enhancement and the one expected by the SAP system.
    Solution: Check Data Types: Review the data elements and parameters in your enhancement implementation. Ensure that any fields

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