How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2178 - Type &1 is not character-like, alpha-conversion is not possible

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2 - Object Model Repository (2)

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Type &1 is not character-like, alpha-conversion is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2178 - Type &1 is not character-like, alpha-conversion is not possible ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2178 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field or variable in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the type in question is "not character-like," which means that the system is unable to perform an alpha conversion on it. Alpha conversion is a process in SAP that ensures that certain data types (like material numbers, customer numbers, etc.) are in a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The variable or field you are trying to process is not of a character-like type (e.g., CHAR, STRING). It could be a numeric type (e.g., INT, DEC) or another incompatible type.
  Incorrect Field Usage: The field may be used in a context where a character-like type is expected, but the actual data type does not match.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as unexpected values or formats that