How To Fix S_AUT068 - Table contains field in hexadecimal format

S_AUT068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Table contains field in hexadecimal format

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& contains data in hexadecimal format. An evaluation of the
table contents via transaction S_AUT10 also represents this data in
hexadecimal form.

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?

Check whether logging is relevant to this table. If necessary, you must
choose an alternativen way of logging and evaluation.

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 S_AUT068 - Table contains field in hexadecimal format ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT068, which states "Table contains field in hexadecimal format," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data format in a table that is being accessed or modified. This error is often related to authorization checks or data handling in ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hexadecimal Data: The error indicates that a field in the specified table is defined in a hexadecimal format, which is not compatible with the expected data type for the operation being performed.
  Authorization Issues: The error may also arise during authorization checks if the system is trying to read or write data in a format that is not supported.
  Data Type Mismatch: The program or transaction may be expecting a different data type (e.g., character or numeric) instead of hexadecimal.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Review the table definition in the Data Dictionary (SE11) to identify the fields that are defined in hexadecimal format. Ensure that the data types