How To Fix STOBJ147 - Association &-&: Comparison value has forbidden type &

STOBJ147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Association &-&: Comparison value has forbidden type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ147 - Association &-&: Comparison value has forbidden type & ?

  The SAP error message STOBJ147 indicates that there is a type mismatch in a comparison operation within your ABAP code or configuration. Specifically, the message states that the comparison value has a "forbidden type," which means that the data types being compared are not compatible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the data types of the variables or fields being compared are not compatible. For example, you might be trying to compare a character field with a numeric field.
  Domain Restrictions: The comparison might involve fields that have specific domain restrictions that prevent certain types of comparisons.
  Incorrect Data Assignment: There may be an issue with how data is being assigned or initialized, leading to a type that is not expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the variables or fields involved in the comparison. Ensure that they are compatible. You can use the ABAP Data Dictionary