How To Fix PA248 - Text variable & not type N or C.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Text variable & not type N or C.

What causes this issue?

The system is attempting to transfer a text variable of a type other
than 'N' or 'C' to the word processing system.

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?

Please consult your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA248 - Text variable & not type N or C. ?

  The SAP error message PA248 ("Text variable & not type N or C.") typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Payroll when there is an issue with the data type of a text variable being used in a report or a program. This error indicates that the text variable being referenced is not of the expected type (numeric or character).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The text variable being used in the report or program is not defined as a numeric (N) or character (C) type. This can happen if the variable is incorrectly defined in the data dictionary or if the wrong variable is being referenced.
  Variable Declaration: The variable may have been declared incorrectly in the ABAP code or in the report, leading to a mismatch in expected data types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the infotype or the way the data is