How To Fix NP213 - &-& (Type VARC no longer supported as of release 3.0)


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: NP - New checks in the activating program

  • Message number: 213

  • Message text: &-& (Type VARC no longer supported as of release 3.0)

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  • What causes this issue?

    Data type VARC is no longer supported from Release 3.0 onwards.
    However, although you can continue to use active objects which have
    this data type, you may not create new domains with this data type.

    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?


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NP213 - &-& (Type VARC no longer supported as of release 3.0) ?
    The SAP error message NP213, which states "Type VARC no longer supported as of release 3.0," typically occurs when you are trying to use a data type that has been deprecated in the version of SAP you are using. The VARC (variable character) data type was used in earlier versions of SAP but has been replaced with other data types in more recent releases.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the use of the VARC data type in your ABAP code or data dictionary objects (like tables, structures, etc.). Since SAP release 3.0, VARC is no longer supported, and you need to replace it with a supported data type.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to replace the VARC data type with a supported alternative. The recommended alternatives are: STRING: This is a dynamic string type that can hold variable-length character data. CHAR(n): This is a fixed-length character type where n specifies the length of

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