How To Fix I4816 - Error when assigning memory area (&1) to field symbol (&2)

I4816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Error when assigning memory area (&1) to field symbol (&2)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE WCM_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4816 - Error when assigning memory area (&1) to field symbol (&2) ?

  The SAP error message I4816, which states "Error when assigning memory area (&1) to field symbol (&2)," typically occurs in ABAP programming when there is an issue with the assignment of a memory area to a field symbol. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The memory area you are trying to assign to the field symbol may not be compatible with the data type of the field symbol. For example, if the field symbol is defined as a certain type and the memory area is of a different type, this error can occur.
  
  
  Uninitialized Field Symbol: If the field symbol has not been properly initialized or defined before the assignment, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Invalid Memory Area: The memory area you are trying to assign may not exist or may not be accessible at the time of the assignment.
  
  
  Scope Issues: The memory area might be out of