How To Fix FIN_RE_PARSER018 - Type & is not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_RE_PARSER - FIN Rule Engine Parser Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Type & is not supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_RE_PARSER018 - Type & is not supported. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_RE_PARSER018 with the description "Type & is not supported" typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with financial data extraction or transformation processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The system is trying to process a data type that is not recognized or supported by the financial reporting tool or the specific function being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial reporting settings or in the data extraction process that leads to the system encountering an unexpected data type.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or database schema may result in the introduction of new data types that the current version of the reporting tool does not support.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the SAP system or the specific module being used may not support certain