How To Fix M2500 - Update type does not fit to the source field type

M2500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Update type does not fit to the source field type

What causes this issue?

The entered source field &V1&-&V2& is not suitable for the selected
update type &v3&.
Generally: Only those source fields can be used for the update types
'Cumulative' or 'Counter' whose contents can be cumulated during an
update, for example, quantities, weights, etc. Source fields, such as
sales organization, entry date, etc. can only be used with the update
type 'Data transport'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2500 - Update type does not fit to the source field type ?

  The SAP error message M2500, which states "Update type does not fit to the source field type," typically occurs during the processing of data updates in the SAP system, particularly in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules. This error indicates a mismatch between the data type of the source field and the expected update type in the target field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the data being processed does not match the expected data type of the target field. For example, if the target field expects a numeric value but receives a character string, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: If there is a custom program or a data upload process (like LSMW or BAPIs) that is incorrectly mapping fields, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not align with the data