How To Fix SOI171 - Could not determine inttype for datatype &1 (sy-subrc:&2)

SOI171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Could not determine inttype for datatype &1 (sy-subrc:&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI171 - Could not determine inttype for datatype &1 (sy-subrc:&2) ?

  The SAP error message SOI171, which states "Could not determine inttype for datatype &1 (sy-subrc:&2)," typically occurs in the context of data type handling within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with data conversion or type determination in ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The data type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is not recognized or is invalid in the context where it is being used.
  Missing Type Definition: The data type may not have been defined properly in the ABAP Dictionary or may not be accessible in the current context.
  Inconsistent Data Types: There may be a mismatch between expected and actual data types, especially when dealing with structures, tables, or function parameters.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the data dictionary.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOI171 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Type