How To Fix QI083 - An invalid data type has been used in table structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QI - Notifications for interface modules for connecting subsyst.

• Message number: 083

• Message text: An invalid data type has been used in table structure &

What causes this issue?

A data type was used in the transmission table structure that is not
valid for the transmission.

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?

Notify 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 QI083 - An invalid data type has been used in table structure & ?

  The SAP error message QI083 indicates that there is an issue with the data type used in a table structure, specifically in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unsupported data type in a table structure definition.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The most common cause is that a field in the table structure has been defined with a data type that is not recognized or supported by SAP.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, it is possible that a developer has used a non-standard data type.
  Transport Issues: If the table structure was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to the invalid data type.
  Version Compatibility: The error may also occur if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or if the system has not been properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Structure: Review the table structure in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to identify any fields that have invalid data types. Ensure that all fields use valid SAP data types.
  Modify Data Types: If you find any invalid data types, modify them to use valid types. Common valid data types include CHAR, NUMC, DATS, TIMS, etc.
  Transport Request: If the issue is related to a transport request, check the transport logs for errors and re-import the transport if necessary.
  Custom Code Review: If the error is related to custom code, review the ABAP code to ensure that it adheres to SAP standards and does not use unsupported data types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or updates regarding data types.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex custom developments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific error message or data types.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with SAP's ABAP development guidelines to avoid using unsupported data types in future developments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QI083 error message in your SAP system.