How To Fix HRPAO_DY_CUST048 - Type of &1 must be character-like (type is &2)

HRPAO_DY_CUST048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_DY_CUST - Dynamic Processing: Customizing

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Type of &1 must be character-like (type is &2)

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HRPAO_DY_CUST048 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_DY_CUST048 indicates that there is a data type mismatch in the configuration or data entry for a specific field in the HR (Human Resources) module. The message states that the type of a certain field (denoted by &1) must be character-like, but the current type is something else (denoted by &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in question is expected to be of a character-like type (e.g., CHAR, STRING), but it is currently defined as a different type (e.g., NUMC, INT).
  Configuration Error: There may be an issue in the configuration settings where the field types are not aligned with the expected data types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may be incorrectly handling the data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the field definitions in the relevant infotype or table to ensure that the data types are correctly defined as character-like.
  Adjust Configuration: If the error arises