How To Fix O3217 - QCI: Structure & field &: This field has a not supported data type

O3217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 217

• Message text: QCI: Structure & field &: This field has a not supported data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3217 - QCI: Structure & field &: This field has a not supported data type ?

  The SAP error message O3217, which states "QCI: Structure & field &: This field has a not supported data type," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Quality Control Inspection (QCI) processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field in a structure that is being used in a Quality Control Inspection scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The field in question may have a data type that is not supported by the Quality Control Inspection process. This can happen if the field is defined with a custom or non-standard data type that the system does not recognize.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Quality Management settings or in the data structure definitions.
  Field Mapping Errors: If you are using custom fields or structures, there may be an issue with how these fields are mapped to the standard SAP structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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