How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS013 - BUFFER: Data container is not a table type and is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: BUFFER: Data container is not a table type and is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS013 - BUFFER: Data container is not a table type and is not supported ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_FACT_MESS013 BUFFER: Data container is not a table type and is not supported typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the data structure being used in a function module or method that expects a table type but is receiving a different data structure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Structure: The error indicates that the data container being passed is not of the expected table type. This could happen if a structure or a single record is being passed instead of a table (internal table).
  Data Mapping Issues: If there is a mismatch in the data mapping or if the data is not being populated correctly before being passed to the function.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that are not adhering to the expected data types, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data being passed to the function or method is indeed an internal table and not a structure or a single record. You can do this by checking the data declaration in the ABAP code.
  Example:
  DATA: lt_data TYPE TABLE OF your_table_type.
  
  
  Review Function Module/Method Signature: Look at the definition of the function module or method you are calling to confirm what data types are expected. Make sure you are passing the correct types.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the data being passed to the function. This will help you identify where the data type mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Data Preparation: If you are preparing data from a database or another source, ensure that you are populating an internal table correctly before passing it to the function.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using standard SAP functions, refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific function module or method to understand the expected input parameters.
  
  
  Check for Updates: If this is a known issue, check for any SAP Notes or patches that might address this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  ABAP Development: If you are not familiar with ABAP, consider consulting with an ABAP developer who can help troubleshoot the issue more effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.