How To Fix SMT147 - A variable with incorrect category was assigned to parameter &1

SMT147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: A variable with incorrect category was assigned to parameter &1

What causes this issue?

A variable was transferred to parameter &V1& of class CL_SMT_ENGINE
(method EXECUTE or PREFETCH) and the category of this variable differs
from Customizing of the mapping step.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Note that the category of the source and target structures is specified
in Customizing of the mapping step. Usually, the error arises because
the mapping tool has been called up incorrectly. That is, the user has
given an incorrect variable to an input parameter.

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 SMT147 - A variable with incorrect category was assigned to parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message SMT147, which states "A variable with incorrect category was assigned to parameter &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with ABAP programs that involve variables and parameters. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type or category of a variable and the parameter it is being assigned to.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The variable being assigned does not match the expected data type of the parameter. For example, if a character variable is assigned to a numeric parameter, this error may occur.
  Incorrect Variable Category: The variable may be defined in a way that does not align with the parameter's expected category (e.g., a local variable being assigned to a global parameter).
  Incorrect Context: The variable might be used in a context where it is not valid, such as trying to use a local variable outside its scope.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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