How To Fix MGW_UTILITIES021 - Characteristic &1 is not of data type "CHAR". Conversion is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGW_UTILITIES - Article Master: Messages for Enhancement Programs

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not of data type "CHAR". Conversion is not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES021 - Characteristic &1 is not of data type "CHAR". Conversion is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES021 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in your data model or configuration. Specifically, it states that the characteristic identified by &1 is not of the expected data type "CHAR" (character), which means that a conversion operation cannot be performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined as a character type in the underlying data structure. It could be of a different type, such as numeric, date, or another incompatible type.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are working with data transformations or mappings, the source and target data types may not align correctly.
  Configuration Errors: There may be an error in the configuration of the data model or the way the characteristic is defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check the definition of the characteristic. Ensure that it is defined as