How To Fix SY276 - Invalid type '&' with ASSIGN including TYPE

SY276 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 276

• Message text: Invalid type '&' with ASSIGN including TYPE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY276 - Invalid type '&' with ASSIGN including TYPE ?

  The SAP error message SY276, which states "Invalid type '&' with ASSIGN including TYPE," typically occurs when you are trying to use the ASSIGN statement in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) with an invalid or unsupported data type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The variable or field you are trying to assign does not have a valid data type that can be used with the ASSIGN statement. For example, you might be trying to assign a non-character type or a type that is not compatible with the ASSIGN statement.
  Dynamic Field Reference: If you are using dynamic field references, the field name might not correspond to a valid field in the specified structure or table.
  Incorrect Use of TYPE: If you are using the TYPE addition incorrectly, it may lead to this error. The TYPE addition should refer to a valid data type or structure.
  
  
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