How To Fix OO760 - The attribute or the parameter has a complex type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 760

• Message text: The attribute or the parameter has a complex type

What causes this issue?

An attibute or a parameter should be allocated with a specific value.
However the attribute or the parameter has no complex 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO760 - The attribute or the parameter has a complex type ?

  The SAP error message OO760, which states "The attribute or the parameter has a complex type," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with object-oriented programming (OOP) in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to use a complex data type (like a structure or a table) in a context where a simple data type (like a string, integer, etc.) is expected.
  Cause:
  
  Complex Data Types: The error arises when you attempt to pass a complex data type (like a structure or a table) as a parameter to a method or function that expects a simple data type.
  Incorrect Method Signature: The method you are calling may not be designed to handle complex types, or you may be using the wrong method signature.
  Inappropriate Attribute Usage: If you are trying to assign a complex type to an attribute that is defined as a simple type, this error will also occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Method Signatures: Review the method or function you are calling to ensure that you are passing the correct type of parameters. If the method expects a simple type, you need to convert or extract the necessary data from the complex type.
  
  
  Use Appropriate Data Types: If you need to pass a complex type, ensure that the method or function is designed to accept it. If not, consider modifying the method to accept the complex type or create a new method that can handle it.
  
  
  Data Extraction: If you need to pass a specific value from a complex type, extract that value and pass it instead. For example, if you have a structure with multiple fields, you might need to pass just one of those fields.
  
  
  Refactor Code: If the design allows, consider refactoring your code to use simpler data types where possible, or redesign the method to accommodate complex types.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for more details on data types and method signatures.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through your code and identify where the complex type is being incorrectly used.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or Stack Overflow for similar issues and solutions shared by other developers.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that the data types align with the expected parameters, you should be able to resolve the OO760 error effectively.