How To Fix SMT_CONFIG139 - Parameter &1 is not an elementary data type

SMT_CONFIG139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Parameter &1 is not an elementary data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG139 - Parameter &1 is not an elementary data type ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG139, which states "Parameter &1 is not an elementary data type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's System Landscape Transformation (SLT) or when configuring data replication settings. This error indicates that a parameter being used in a configuration is not recognized as a valid elementary data type by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Elementary Data Type: The parameter specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is likely defined as a complex data type (like a structure or table) rather than an elementary data type (like CHAR, INT, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may have been incorrectly set up, leading to the use of a non-elementary type where an elementary type is expected.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model being used in the SLT configuration has been modified or is not compatible with the expected data types, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parameter Definition: Review the definition of the parameter