How To Fix SY191 - Field of type F could not be imported (object &)

SY191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Field of type F could not be imported (object &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY191 - Field of type F could not be imported (object &) ?

  The SAP error message SY191, which states "Field of type F could not be imported (object &)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data type being passed to a function or method in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). The "F" in the error message refers to a floating-point number, and the error indicates that the system is unable to import a field of this type due to a mismatch or an incorrect data structure.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field being passed to the function or method is not of the expected type. For example, if a function expects a floating-point number but receives a different type (like a character string or integer), this error can occur.
  Incorrect Structure Definition: If the structure or table definition does not match the expected format, it can lead to this error. This can happen if the structure has been changed but the calling