How To Fix SY062 - Alignment error in field &

SY062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Alignment error in field &

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SY062 - Details

• The SAP error message SY062 indicates an "Alignment error in field &". This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the data alignment of fields in a structure or table. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report generation, or when working with custom programs.
  Causes of SY062 Error
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of a field in a structure or table does not match the expected data type. For example, if a field is defined as a character type but is being treated as a numeric type.
  
  
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data being processed exceeds the defined length of the field in the structure or table.
  
  
  Incorrect Structure Definition: If a custom structure or table is defined incorrectly, it can lead to alignment issues when the system tries to access or manipulate the data.
  
  
  Memory Alignment Issues: In some cases, the error can arise