How To Fix SIW106 - Data element &1: Remove domain name if type category is Direct Type Entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Data element &1: Remove domain name if type category is Direct Type Entry

What causes this issue?

The value of REFKIND correlates with the value of field DOMNAME. An
empty REFKIND means the type is entered directly. To enter the type
directly you specify the type via the fields DATATYPE, [LENG] and
[DECIMALS]. The field DOMNAME has to be empty.

System Response

The feasibility checks of data element &v1& contains errors which
prevents its generation.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the definition of data element with Object ID &v1& in
your configuration class.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW106 - Data element &1: Remove domain name if type category is Direct Type Entry ?

  The SAP error message SIW106 indicates an issue with the definition of a data element in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the domain name associated with a data element that is classified as a "Direct Type Entry." Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Direct Type Entry: The error occurs when a data element is defined as a "Direct Type Entry," which means it is expected to hold a simple data type (like a character string, numeric value, etc.) without any additional domain constraints.
  Domain Name Issue: The presence of a domain name in the definition of a data element that is supposed to be a direct type entry is causing the conflict. In SAP, a domain is used to define the technical attributes of a field, such as its data type and length. However, for direct type entries, a domain is not needed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIW106 error, you need to modify the data element definition:
  
  Access the Data Element: Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the name of the data element that is causing the error.
  Edit the Data Element: In the data element definition, check the "Domain" field.
  Remove the Domain Name: If the data element is indeed a direct type entry, you should remove the domain name from the definition. This will allow the data element to function correctly as a direct type entry.
  Save and Activate: After making the changes, save the data element and activate it. This should resolve the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Direct Type Entry: This is a type of data element that does not require a domain. It is typically used for simple data types.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This is the transaction code used to access the Data Dictionary in SAP, where you can create and modify data elements, domains, tables, and other objects.
  Error Handling: If you continue to encounter issues after making the changes, double-check the data element's attributes and ensure that it aligns with the intended use case.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIW106 error and ensure that your data element is correctly defined in the SAP system.