How To Fix SALV_X_API032 - Unit field does not have a character type

SALV_X_API032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Unit field does not have a character type

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SALV_X_API032 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_X_API032 indicates that there is an issue with a unit field in your ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report. Specifically, the error states that the unit field does not have a character type, which is a requirement for the ALV display.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a field that is expected to be a character type (like CHAR or STRING) as a unit field in the ALV display, but the field is of a different data type (like NUMC, DEC, etc.). The ALV framework requires unit fields to be of a character type to properly display units of measure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Type: Verify the data type of the field you are trying to use as a unit field. Ensure that it is defined as a character type (CHAR or STRING).
  
  
  Modify the Field: If the