How To Fix MC578 - Enter a text literal as a constant

MC578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Enter a text literal as a constant

What causes this issue?

Due to the data type of the domain upon which the matchcode field is
based, a text literal is expected as constant.

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?

Enter a text literal enclosed in apostrophes as constant.
Example: 'Constant'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC578 - Details

• The SAP error message MC578, which states "Enter a text literal as a constant," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with certain SAP transactions that require the use of constants in a specific format.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A constant is expected in a specific format, but the input provided does not meet the criteria.
  The system is expecting a text literal (a fixed string) but receives a variable or an incorrect format instead.
  There may be a syntax error in the code or configuration where the constant is being defined or used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC578 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the input you are providing is a valid text literal. A text literal in ABAP is typically enclosed in single quotes (e.g., 'This is a text literal').
  
  
  Review Code or Configuration: If you are working with ABAP code, review the relevant section