How To Fix S3261 - Type group may only be specified with complex objects (type C)

S3261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Type group may only be specified with complex objects (type C)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3261 - Type group may only be specified with complex objects (type C) ?

  The SAP error message S3261, which states "Type group may only be specified with complex objects (type C)," typically occurs in ABAP programming when there is an attempt to use a type group in a context where it is not allowed or appropriate. This error is related to the way data types are defined and used in ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type Usage: The error usually arises when a type group is specified for a simple data type (like a scalar type) instead of a complex type (like a structure or table).
  Type Group Definition: Type groups in ABAP are collections of types that can be used to define complex data structures. If you try to use a type group with a simple data type, the system will raise this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the type group is only used with complex objects. Here are some steps to troubleshoot