How To Fix K7074 - Use a variable with a different replacement type

K7074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Use a variable with a different replacement type

What causes this issue?

Global variables in the report definition can only be replaced using
the following replacement types:
2: Manual entry
3: User exit
4: SAP exit

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7074 - Use a variable with a different replacement type ?

  The SAP error message K7074, which states "Use a variable with a different replacement type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when working with variables in queries or reports. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of a variable and the actual data type being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The variable you are trying to use is of a different data type than what is expected. For example, if a variable is defined as a date but is being used as a string or numeric type.
  Incorrect Variable Assignment: The variable may have been assigned a value that does not match its defined replacement type.
  Query Design Issues: The query or report may have been designed incorrectly, leading to the use of incompatible variables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K7074 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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