How To Fix RSPLFOX172 - Types of parameter &1 (&2) and variable &3(&4) are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Types of parameter &1 (&2) and variable &3(&4) are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLFOX172 - Types of parameter &1 (&2) and variable &3(&4) are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message RSPLFOX172 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the types of parameters and variables in a planning function or a planning sequence. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with planning functions, especially in the context of the Integrated Planning (IP) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The data types of the parameters and variables do not match. For example, if a parameter is defined as a numeric type but the variable is defined as a character type, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  The variable is not compatible with the expected input type of the planning function or planning sequence.
  There may be a mismatch in the characteristics or key figures being used in the planning function.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLFOX172 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Parameter and Variable Definitions:
  
  Go to the planning function or planning sequence where the error occurred.
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