How To Fix R8571 - Selection field &1 has not-supported type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Selection field &1 has not-supported type &2

What causes this issue?

BI (InfoPackage) does not support type "&V2&" for field "&V1&" when
selecting data.

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?

Choose CHAR, NUMC, TIMS, DATS or INT4 as types for selection fields so
that selections can be determined in an InfoPackage in BI.
Type LANG is also supported with selection, however, you can not enter
values manually in BI (scheduler); suitable selections are determined
automatically when a data request is created from the installed
languages.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8571 - Selection field &1 has not-supported type &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8571, which states "Selection field &1 has not-supported type &2," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data type of a selection field in a report or program. This error indicates that the selection field being used is not compatible with the expected data type for that field.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The selection field may be defined with a data type that is not supported for the operation being performed. For example, if a field is expected to be a character type but is defined as a numeric type, this error may occur.
  Field Definition Issues: The field may not be defined correctly in the selection screen or in the program logic.
  Incompatibility with Selection Options: The selection options used in the report may not match the expected data types for the fields being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the definitions of the selection fields in the report or program. Ensure that the data types are correctly defined and compatible with the expected input.
  Modify Data Types: If you find that a selection field is defined with an unsupported data type, modify it to use a supported type. For example, if a field is defined as a numeric type but should be a character type, change it accordingly.
  Review Selection Options: Ensure that the selection options used in the report match the data types of the fields being selected. If necessary, adjust the selection options to align with the field definitions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution of the program and identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on selection screens and field definitions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and to find potential solutions.
  ABAP Development: If you are an ABAP developer, familiarize yourself with the data types and structures used in SAP to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R8571 error and ensure that your selection fields are correctly defined and compatible with the expected data types.