How To Fix /PLMI/BO_UTL000 - Wrong type was used for display key; use either type character or string

/PLMI/BO_UTL000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_UTL -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Wrong type was used for display key; use either type character or string

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_UTL000 - Wrong type was used for display key; use either type character or string ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_UTL000 Wrong type was used for display key; use either type character or string typically occurs in the context of Business Object (BO) or Business Logic development within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with display keys in a user interface or data model.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the data type being used for a display key. In SAP, display keys are often expected to be of a specific type, either a character type or a string type. If a different type (such as an integer or a different non-compatible type) is used, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Data Type: Review the data type of the display key being used in your code or configuration. Ensure that it is defined as either a character type (CHAR) or a string type (STRING).
  
  
  Modify the Code/Configuration: If the display