How To Fix ICL2173 - Generic character for scrn field and GUI struct.fld must be simultaneous

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL2 - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Generic character for scrn field and GUI struct.fld must be simultaneous

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL2173 - Generic character for scrn field and GUI struct.fld must be simultaneous ?

  The SAP error message ICL2173 indicates that there is a mismatch between the screen field and the GUI structure field in the context of a character field. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Interactive Forms or when dealing with screen programming in ABAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a specific character type for a screen field, but the corresponding GUI structure field does not match this expectation. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type defined in the GUI structure does not match the expected data type for the screen field.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the field in the GUI structure may not align with the length expected by the screen field.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The mapping between the GUI structure and the screen field may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICL2173 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify the definitions of both the screen field and the GUI structure field. Ensure that they have compatible data types and lengths.
  
  
  Adjust Field Lengths: If there is a discrepancy in field lengths, adjust them to ensure they match. For example, if the screen field is defined as CHAR(10), the corresponding GUI structure field should also be CHAR(10).
  
  
  Review Field Mapping: Ensure that the mapping between the GUI structure and the screen field is correctly set up. This may involve checking the code where the fields are assigned values.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the values being passed to the screen field and the GUI structure. This can help identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues related to the error.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the application thoroughly to ensure that the error is resolved and that there are no side effects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  ABAP Documentation: Review the ABAP documentation for guidelines on screen programming and GUI structure definitions.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ICL2173 error in your SAP environment.