How To Fix OPS_SE_GEN099 - The types of the constant &1 and of the internal table &2 doesn't fit.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_GEN - Service enabling generic functionality

• Message number: 099

• Message text: The types of the constant &1 and of the internal table &2 doesn't fit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_GEN099 - The types of the constant &1 and of the internal table &2 doesn't fit. ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_GEN099 indicates a type mismatch between a constant and an internal table in your ABAP code. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign or compare a constant to a field in an internal table, and the data types do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The constant you are using has a different data type than the fields in the internal table. For example, if the constant is defined as a character type and the internal table field is numeric, this error will occur.
  Length Mismatch: Even if the data types are the same (e.g., both are character types), if the lengths differ, it can also lead to this error.
  Domain Issues: If the internal table field is based on a domain with specific value ranges or fixed values, and the constant does not conform to these constraints, it can cause a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Verify the data type of the constant and the internal table field. Ensure they are compatible. You can do this by checking the definitions in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or by using the ABAP Data Type Explorer.
  
  
  Adjust Lengths: If the lengths of the data types differ, adjust the constant or the internal table field to ensure they match. For example, if the internal table field is defined as CHAR(10), ensure the constant is also defined as CHAR(10).
  
  
  Use Type Casting: If necessary, you can use type casting to convert the constant to the appropriate type before assignment or comparison. For example:
  DATA(lv_constant) = 'Some Value'.
  DATA lt_table TYPE TABLE OF your_table_type.
  LOOP AT lt_table INTO DATA(ls_row).
    IF ls_row-your_field = CAST(your_field_type( lv_constant )).
      " Your logic here
    ENDIF.
  ENDLOOP.
  
  
  Check Domain Values: If the internal table field is based on a domain, ensure that the constant's value is valid according to the domain's constraints.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the mismatch is occurring, use the debugger to inspect the values and types of the variables involved at runtime.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types in ABAP, such as CHAR, NUMC, DATS, etc.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): Use the Data Dictionary to check the definitions of the fields and constants you are working with.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on data types and type conversions in ABAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OPS_SE_GEN099 error and ensure that your ABAP code runs smoothly.