How To Fix SCRP_DYNPRO_UTIL_1006 - Invalid type specification (HD/EL/LG/PA/GN)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRP_DYNPRO_UTIL_1 - Messages for Report z_icon_neu

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Invalid type specification (HD/EL/LG/PA/GN)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRP_DYNPRO_UTIL_1006 - Invalid type specification (HD/EL/LG/PA/GN) ?

  The SAP error message SCRP_DYNPRO_UTIL_1006 indicates an "Invalid type specification" related to the dynamic programming interface in SAP. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the type of data being processed in a screen or a report, particularly when the system expects a specific type of data (like HD, EL, LG, PA, GN) but receives something else.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The most common cause is that the data being passed to a function or screen does not match the expected type. For example, if a field is expecting a header type (HD) but receives a footer type (EL), this error can occur.
  Screen 
  Configuration Issues: If there are issues in the screen configuration or if the screen elements are not properly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom ABAP code that manipulates screen elements or data types incorrectly, it can trigger this error.
  Transport