How To Fix SCODELIST_REGISTRY007 - Code type with non-character context field

SCODELIST_REGISTRY007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCODELIST_REGISTRY - Codelist Registry Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Code type with non-character context field

What causes this issue?

The definition of the specified code type contains a context structure
wi th a non-character field. Such codes are not supported by the generic
Codelist Provider. The context structure has been changed since creating
the registry entry.

System Response

The registry entry is invalid and cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of the context structure, or assign another
context structure to the code type. Then update the registry entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SCODELIST_REGISTRY007 - Details

• The SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY007, which indicates "Code type with non-character context field," typically arises in the context of code lists or value sets in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data types and their definitions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected data type of a field in a code list and the actual data type defined in the system. Specifically, it indicates that a code type is being defined or used in a context where a character field is expected, but a non-character field (like numeric or date) is being used instead.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Code List Definition: Review the definition of the code list or value set that is causing the error. Ensure that all fields are defined with the correct data types.
  
  
  Verify Context Fields: Look at the context fields associated with the code type. Ensure that they