How To Fix LR299 - Only data types 'CHAR', 'DATS', and 'NUMC' are permitted

LR299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Only data types 'CHAR', 'DATS', and 'NUMC' are permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR299 - Only data types 'CHAR', 'DATS', and 'NUMC' are permitted ?

  The SAP error message LR299 indicates that there is an issue with the data types being used in a particular context, such as in a data declaration or a database operation. Specifically, this error message states that only the data types 'CHAR' (character), 'DATS' (date), and 'NUMC' (numeric character) are permitted. This typically occurs in scenarios where a different data type is being used, which is not allowed in that specific context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The most common cause of this error is that a field or variable is declared with a data type that is not allowed in the context where it is being used. For example, using data types like 'INT', 'FLOAT', or 'STRING' where only 'CHAR', 'DATS', and 'NUMC' are acceptable.
  Database Field Mismatch: If you are trying to map a database field that has a different data type than what is expected, this error can occur.
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