How To Fix SLMP_RT254 - Field &1 of entity &2 has wrong type (Exp: &3 Act: &4)

SLMP_RT254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLMP_RT - SL Protocol Runtime Message Class

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Field &1 of entity &2 has wrong type (Exp: &3 Act: &4)

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SLMP_RT254 - Details

• The SAP error message SLMP_RT254 indicates that there is a type mismatch for a field in a specific entity. This error typically occurs when the data type of a field in the input does not match the expected data type defined in the system for that field. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field &1 of entity &2 is expected to have a certain data type (e.g., integer, string, date), but the actual data provided (indicated by &4) does not match the expected type (indicated by &3).
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using an interface or data mapping, the mapping might be incorrect, leading to the wrong data type being sent.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the entity or field definitions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify the expected data type for the field &1 in entity &2. Ensure that the data being sent matches this expected type.
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