How To Fix NR336 - Domain & of data element for subobject does not have type CHAR or NUMC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Domain & of data element for subobject does not have type CHAR or NUMC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR336 - Domain & of data element for subobject does not have type CHAR or NUMC ?

  The SAP error message NR336 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a domain associated with a data element for a subobject. Specifically, the error states that the domain and data element must be of type CHAR (character) or NUMC (numeric character), but they are not.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Domain Definition: The domain associated with the data element for the subobject may be defined with an incompatible data type (e.g., it could be defined as a different type such as DEC, DATS, TIMS, etc.).
  Data Element Configuration: The data element itself may not be configured correctly to match the expected types for the subobject.
  Subobject Definition: The subobject may be expecting a specific data type that is not being met by the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Look for the domain associated with the data element in question.
  Ensure that the domain is defined as CHAR or NUMC. If it is not, you may need to create a new domain or modify the existing one to meet the requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Data Element:
  
  In SE11, check the data element associated with the domain.
  Ensure that it is correctly linked to the domain and that the data type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Modify Subobject Definition:
  
  If the subobject is expecting a specific data type, ensure that the data element and domain are aligned with those expectations.
  You may need to adjust the subobject definition to accept the correct data type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  Data Types: Understand the differences between CHAR, NUMC, and other data types in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data elements, domains, and subobjects.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.