How To Fix SY321 - Value field with LIKE operator not of type C

SY321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Value field with LIKE operator not of type C

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY321 - Value field with LIKE operator not of type C ?

  The SAP error message SY321 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the LIKE operator in a query or selection where the value field is not of type character (C). This typically occurs in ABAP programs when you are trying to compare a non-character field with a character string using the LIKE operator.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are using the LIKE operator to compare a field that is not of type character (e.g., numeric, date, etc.) with a character string.
  The field being compared does not have a compatible data type for the LIKE operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the field you are using with the LIKE operator is of type character (C). If it is not, you will need to convert it to a character type before using it in the comparison.
  
  
  Use Appropriate Operators: If the field is not