How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION200 - Please use only elementary host variables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Please use only elementary host variables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION200 - Please use only elementary host variables ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION200 indicates that there is an issue with the use of host variables in your ABAP program. Specifically, it suggests that you are using non-elementary host variables in a context where only elementary host variables are allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  You are trying to use a complex data structure (like a table, structure, or reference) as a host variable in a SQL statement or a database operation.
  The SQL statement expects a simple data type (like a single field or a scalar value) but receives a more complex type instead.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are only using elementary host variables in your SQL statements. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the SQL Statement: Locate the SQL statement in your ABAP code that is causing the error.
  
  
  Check Host Variables: Review the host variables being used in the SQL statement. Ensure that they are of elementary types (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, INT, etc.).
  
  
  Modify Data Types: If you are using a structure or a table, extract the necessary elementary fields from those structures or tables and use them as host variables instead.
  For example, if you have a structure my_struct and you want to use a field my_field from it, you should do something like this:
  DATA: lv_my_field TYPE my_struct-my_field.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test your program to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Elementary Data Types: In ABAP, elementary data types include CHAR, NUMC, DATS, TIMS, INT, etc. These types can be used directly in SQL statements.
  Complex Data Types: Structures, internal tables, and references are considered complex data types and cannot be used directly as host variables in SQL statements.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for more details on host variables and SQL statements in ABAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FARR_FOUNDATION200 error and ensure that your SQL statements are using the correct types of host variables.