How To Fix Q6502 - Incorrect type for parameter I_SELECTIONS, function module AS_API_READ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Incorrect type for parameter I_SELECTIONS, function module AS_API_READ

What causes this issue?

When the AS_API_READ function module was called, the system passed a
field with the wrong data type to the I_SELECTIONS parameter.

System Response

The system triggers a runtime error, caused by a program error.

How to fix this error?

The problem can probably only be solved by a program correction. For
more information, see the documentation on the parameter I_SELECTIONS
for the function module AS_API_READ.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6502 - Incorrect type for parameter I_SELECTIONS, function module AS_API_READ ?

  The SAP error message Q6502, which states "Incorrect type for parameter I_SELECTIONS, function module AS_API_READ," typically indicates that there is a mismatch in the data type or structure of the parameter being passed to the function module AS_API_READ. This function module is often used in the context of reading data from the SAP system, particularly in the area of quality management or similar applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The parameter I_SELECTIONS is expected to be of a specific type or structure, and the data being passed does not match this expectation. This could be due to incorrect data types (e.g., passing a string when a table or structure is expected).
  Incorrect Structure: If I_SELECTIONS is expected to be a specific structure or table type, and the structure being passed does not conform to the expected definition, this error will occur.
  Missing Required Fields: If the structure of I_SELECTIONS requires certain fields to be populated