Message type: E = Error
Message class: SALV_IDA - IDA specific messages
Message number: 122
Message text: Data element &1 cannot be used for field &2
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The SAP error message SALV_IDA122 indicates that there is an issue with the data element being used for a specific field in an ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report. This error typically arises when the data element specified is not compatible with the field it is being assigned to, which can happen for various reasons.
Cause: Incompatible Data Element: The data element specified for the field may not be suitable for the type of data that the field is expected to hold. For example, if the field is expecting a numeric value but the data element is defined as a character string, this error can occur. Field Definition Issues: The field might not be defined correctly in the context of the ALV report, leading to a mismatch between the data element and the field. Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues in the Data Dictionary where the data element is defined, such as missing attributes
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