How To Fix /SCMTMS/DG_UI059 - Field &1 cannot be displayed as a checkbox due to data element type

/SCMTMS/DG_UI059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DG_UI -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Field &1 cannot be displayed as a checkbox due to data element type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG_UI059 - Field &1 cannot be displayed as a checkbox due to data element type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG_UI059 Field &1 cannot be displayed as a checkbox due to data element type typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the data element type of a field that is expected to be displayed as a checkbox in the user interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Element Type: The error indicates that the field in question is not of a type that can be rendered as a checkbox. In SAP, checkboxes are usually associated with Boolean data types (e.g., CHAR1 with values 'X' or ' ').
  Field Configuration: The field may be configured incorrectly in the underlying data model or UI configuration, leading to a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the UI or data model, they may not adhere to the expected standards for checkbox fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element: