How To Fix SEEF_BADI258 - Filter &1: Data type INT8 is not supported (data element &2)

SEEF_BADI258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEEF_BADI - Messages on BAdIs

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Filter &1: Data type INT8 is not supported (data element &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEEF_BADI258 - Filter &1: Data type INT8 is not supported (data element &2) ?

  The SAP error message SEEF_BADI258 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a BAdI (Business Add-In) implementation. Specifically, it states that the data type INT8 is not supported for the filter value being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The BAdI implementation is trying to use a data type (INT8) that is not supported by the filter criteria defined for that BAdI. BAdIs typically have specific data types that they can work with, and INT8 is not one of them.
  Data Element Mismatch: The data element associated with the filter is defined with an INT8 data type, which is causing the error when the system attempts to process it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BAdI Definition: Review the BAdI definition to understand the expected data types for the filter parameters. You can do this by navigating to the BAdI in transaction SE18