How To Fix G3382 - Receiver field &1 (char &2) is not a subassignment (please correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 382

• Message text: Receiver field &1 (char &2) is not a subassignment (please correct)

What causes this issue?

In field movement for realtime updates, only custom subassignments can
be used as receiver fields. Receiver field &V1& (characteristic &V2&)
is not a subassignment.

System Response

The field movement contains errors and can not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Select a custom subassignment for the receiver field.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3382 - Receiver field &1 (char &2) is not a subassignment (please correct) ?

  The SAP error message G3382 indicates that there is an issue with a receiver field in your ABAP program or configuration. Specifically, it states that the receiver field (denoted as &1) is not a valid subassignment for the specified character type (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a value to a field that is not compatible with the expected data type or structure.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field you are trying to assign a value to may not be compatible with the data type of the value being assigned. For example, you might be trying to assign a string to a numeric field.
  Incorrect Field Reference: The field reference might be incorrect, meaning that the field you are trying to assign to does not exist in the context you are working in.
  Subassignment Issues: The error may arise from trying to perform a subassignment (like assigning a part of a structure or a specific index of an internal table) to a field that does not support it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types of the source and target fields are compatible. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) for the definitions of the fields involved.
  Correct Field Reference: Ensure that you are referencing the correct field. If you are using structures or tables, make sure that the field exists in the context you are working in.
  Review Subassignment Logic: If you are performing a subassignment, ensure that the field you are trying to assign to supports subassignments. For example, if you are trying to assign a value to a specific index of an internal table, ensure that the internal table is properly defined and initialized.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact line where the error occurs. This can help you understand the context and the values being assigned.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP and their compatibility.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on data types, structures, and internal tables.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or Stack Overflow for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G3382 error in your SAP environment.