How To Fix RSPLFOX164 - Variable &1 is not of the correct type

RSPLFOX164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLFOX - FOX messages: Parsing and runtime

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Variable &1 is not of the correct type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFOX164 - Variable &1 is not of the correct type ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFOX164 indicates that there is a problem with a variable in a Fox formula, specifically that the variable is not of the expected type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with Fox formulas in the context of planning functions or planning sequences.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Type Mismatch: The variable being used in the Fox formula is of a different data type than what is expected. For example, if a numeric variable is expected but a character string is provided, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable may not be defined correctly in the context of the planning function or may not be compatible with the data being processed.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoProvider being used may not support the variable type being referenced in the Fox formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLFOX164 error, you