How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG338 - The parameter type "&1" must have type "abap.dats", "abap.tims"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 338

• Message text: The parameter type "&1" must have type "abap.dats", "abap.tims"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG338 - The parameter type "&1" must have type "abap.dats", "abap.tims" ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG338 indicates that there is a type mismatch in the parameters being used in your ABAP code or configuration. Specifically, the error states that the parameter type must be either abap.dats (which represents a date) or abap.tims (which represents a time). This error typically occurs when a parameter that is expected to be of one of these types is instead of a different type.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The parameter being passed to a function or method is not of the expected type (abap.dats or abap.tims).
  Configuration Issues: If you are working with a configuration or a custom development, the data types defined in the configuration may not match the expected types.
  Data Mapping Errors: If you are mapping data from one structure to another, the source and target types may not align correctly.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Parameter Types: Review the code or configuration where the error occurs. Ensure that the parameters being passed are of the correct type (abap.dats for dates and abap.tims for times).
  
  
  Data Type Conversion: If you have a variable that is not of the correct type, you may need to convert it. For example, if you have a string that represents a date, you can convert it to abap.dats using the CONVERT statement or by using appropriate date functions.
  DATA: lv_date_string TYPE string,
        lv_date       TYPE abap.dats.
  
  lv_date_string = '2023-10-01'.
  lv_date = lv_date_string. " Ensure the format is correct
  
  
  Debugging: Use the debugger to inspect the values and types of the parameters being passed at runtime. This can help you identify where the type mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are using standard SAP functions or methods, refer to the SAP documentation to ensure you are using the correct parameter types.
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to colleagues or SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with ABAP data types, especially abap.dats and abap.tims, to understand their formats and how to work with them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the SDDL_PARSER_MSG338 error in your SAP environment.