How To Fix STREX006 - Only fields of type X or XString are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STREX - Message for TREX ABAP Client

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Only fields of type X or XString are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STREX006 - Only fields of type X or XString are allowed ?

  The SAP error message STREX006 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a function or operation that expects a specific type of data. Specifically, this error occurs when a field that is not of type X (hexadecimal) or XSTRING (binary string) is being used in a context where only these types are allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: You are trying to pass a variable or field of a different data type (like CHAR, STRING, etc.) to a function or method that only accepts X or XSTRING.
  Function Module or Method Misuse: You may be using a function module or method that is designed to work with binary data, but you are providing it with incompatible data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STREX006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the variables or fields you are passing to the