How To Fix STREX192 - Component description for field &1 must have type &2 not type &3


STREX192 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: STREX - Message for TREX ABAP Client

  • Message number: 192

  • Message text: Component description for field &1 must have type &2 not type &3

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STREX192 - Component description for field &1 must have type &2 not type &3 ?
    The SAP error message STREX192 indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected data type for a field in a structure or table. Specifically, the message states that the component description for a field (denoted as &1) must have a specific type (&2), but it currently has a different type (&3). This typically occurs during the definition or modification of data structures, such as when creating or changing a table or structure in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
    
    Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The field in question is defined with a data type that does not match the expected type. For example, if a field is expected to be of type CHAR but is defined as NUMC, this error will occur. Inconsistent Definitions: If the field is being used in multiple places (like in different structures or tables), and the definitions are inconsistent, this error can arise. Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been

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