How To Fix HRPAO_DY_CUST024 - Return type &1 of method &2 not valid; must be character-like

HRPAO_DY_CUST024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_DY_CUST - Dynamic Processing: Customizing

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Return type &1 of method &2 not valid; must be character-like

What causes this issue?

The returning parameter must have one of these types:
Character
String
Data reference to character-like field

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAO_DY_CUST024 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_DY_CUST024 indicates that there is an issue with the return type of a method in a custom ABAP program or enhancement. Specifically, the error states that the return type of the method is not valid and must be character-like. This typically occurs when the method is expected to return a string or character-like data type, but it is returning a different type, such as a numeric or complex data type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Return Type: The method is defined with a return type that is not character-like (e.g., it might be defined to return a numeric type or a structure).
  Method Signature Mismatch: The method signature in the class or interface does not match the implementation, leading to a type mismatch.
  Data Type Definition: The data type used in the method's return statement is not compatible with the expected character-like types (e.g., CHAR, STRING, etc.).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Method Definition: Review the method definition