How To Fix FDT_HRF096 - Output name &1; only time, date, or timestamp are allowed for &2

FDT_HRF096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_HRF - FDT: HRF

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Output name &1; only time, date, or timestamp are allowed for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_HRF096 - Output name &1; only time, date, or timestamp are allowed for &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_HRF096 indicates that there is an issue with the output name specified in a certain context, typically related to date and time formats in SAP applications. The message states that only time, date, or timestamp formats are allowed for the specified output name.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  Incorrect Output Format: The output name you are trying to use is not in the expected format. For example, if the system expects a date or time format but receives a string or numeric format instead.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the output name in the SAP system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field being processed does not match the expected data type (e.g., trying to use a string where a date is expected).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Name: Verify that the output name you are