How To Fix SR442 - New serialization supports only destination types 3, I, L, and T

SR442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 442

• Message text: New serialization supports only destination types 3, I, L, and T

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR442 - New serialization supports only destination types 3, I, L, and T ?

  The SAP error message SR442, which states "New serialization supports only destination types 3, I, L, and T," typically occurs in the context of SAP's serialization functionality, particularly when dealing with the serialization of objects or data types in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the serialization process is attempting to use a destination type that is not supported by the new serialization framework. The supported destination types mentioned in the error message are:
  
  3: This usually refers to a specific type of data or object.
  I: This typically stands for integer types.
  L: This usually refers to long types.
  T: This generally indicates time or timestamp types.
  
  If the serialization process encounters a destination type that is not one of these, it will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Types: Review the data types being serialized. Ensure that they conform to the supported types (3, I, L,