How To Fix SIW123 - Data element &1: Enter data type if type category is Direct Type Entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Data element &1: Enter data type if type category is Direct Type Entry

What causes this issue?

The value for REFKIND is <LB>direct type entry</> but the value for the
DATATYPE field does not specify a data type.

System Response

The feasibility checks for data element &v1& contains errors that
prevent its generation.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW123 - Data element &1: Enter data type if type category is Direct Type Entry ?

  The SAP error message SIW123 indicates that there is an issue with the data element in a specific context where a direct type entry is expected. This error typically arises when the system requires a data type to be specified for a data element, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a data element or a field in a structure or table.
  The type category is set to "Direct Type Entry," but the required data type is not specified.
  The system expects a specific data type to be defined for the data element, but it is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the data element that is causing the error and check its definition.
  Ensure that the data type is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Specify the Data Type:
  
  If the data type is missing, you need to specify it. This can be done by editing the data element and selecting the appropriate data type from the available options.
  
  
  
  Review the Type Category:
  
  Ensure that the type category is correctly set to "Direct Type Entry" if that is the intended use. If not, consider changing the type category to one that fits your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Related Structures/Tables:
  
  If the data element is part of a structure or table, ensure that all references to this data element are correctly defined and that the data types are consistent across all references.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request if they need to be moved to a different environment (e.g., testing or production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct data type to use, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's data modeling guidelines.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE24: Class Builder
  
  
  
  Data Types in SAP:
  
  Common data types include CHAR (character), NUMC (numeric), DATS (date), TIMS (time), etc. Ensure you choose the appropriate type based on the data you intend to store.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to data elements and type categories.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIW123 error and ensure that your data elements are correctly defined in the SAP system.