How To Fix TD860 - Symbol "&1": Invalid data type "&2"

TD860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Symbol "&1": Invalid data type "&2"

What causes this issue?

A symbol is used in a text of a form (text element or include text)
that is not an elementary field but rather a structure, for example.

System Response

Only elementary fields are permitted.

System Response

The form output is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Convert the symbols in the form to elementary fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD860 - Symbol "&1": Invalid data type "&2" ?

  The SAP error message TD860, which states "Symbol '&1': Invalid data type '&2'", typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with SAP's transport management system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a variable or symbol being used in your code or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The symbol (variable) referenced in the error message is being assigned or used with a data type that is not compatible or recognized by SAP.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the variable name or the data type.
  Inconsistent Definitions: The variable might be defined in a way that does not match its usage in the code.
  Missing Data Type Declaration: The data type for the variable may not have been declared properly in the ABAP program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Declaration: Review the declaration of the variable (symbol) mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is declared