How To Fix FRE179 - Wrong Rowtype! &1

FRE179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Wrong Rowtype! &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE179 - Wrong Rowtype! &1 ?

  The SAP error message FRE179 "Wrong Rowtype! &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with data processing in financial documents or reports. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected row type of data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The error usually arises when the system encounters a row type in a data structure that it does not recognize or is not expecting. This can happen if:
  
  The data being processed has been incorrectly formatted.
  There is a discrepancy between the data structure defined in the program and the actual data being passed.
  There are custom developments or modifications that have altered the expected data structure.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial or controlling modules can lead to this error, especially if custom row types have been defined.
  
  
  Program Logic Errors: If there are errors in the ABAP code or logic