How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG243 - Filter field &1: invalid type format

/STMC/CR_MSG243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Filter field &1: invalid type format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG243 - Filter field &1: invalid type format ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG243 Filter field &1: invalid type format typically indicates that there is an issue with the format of a filter field in a report or a transaction related to the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of data extraction, reporting, or when using specific functionalities that require filtering data based on certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The filter field specified (denoted by &1) is expected to have a certain data type (e.g., character, numeric, date) but is being provided with a value that does not match this expected type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the filter fields in the relevant module or transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered data in an incorrect format, such as entering letters in a numeric field or using an invalid date format.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they