How To Fix >REP071 - Type or structure of result not permitted


>REP071 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: >REP -

  • Message number: 071

  • Message text: Type or structure of result not permitted

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>REP071 - Details

  • The SAP error message REP071: Type or structure of result not permitted typically occurs in the context of reporting or data retrieval operations, particularly when using ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) or when generating reports in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type or structure and the actual data type or structure being used in the report or query.
    Causes:
    
    Data Type Mismatch: The result set of a query or report is expected to have a specific data type or structure, but the actual data being returned does not match this expectation.
    Incorrect Field Selection: The fields selected in the report may not be compatible with the expected output structure.
    Incompatible Data Structures: If you are trying to combine data from different sources or tables, the structures may not be compatible.
    Aggregation Issues: If you are performing aggregations (like SUM, AVG) on fields that are not compatible,

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