How To Fix TD879 - Table with bitmap data not of type X (of type & instead)


TD879 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 879

  • Message text: Table with bitmap data not of type X (of type & instead)

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD879 - Table with bitmap data not of type X (of type & instead) ?
    The SAP error message TD879 indicates that there is an issue with a table that is expected to contain bitmap data but is found to be of a different type. Specifically, the error message states that the table is not of type X (which is the type for binary data) but of another type, which is indicated by the placeholder &.
    
    Cause: This error typically arises in the following scenarios: Data Type Mismatch: The program or function module is expecting a table to contain binary data (type X), but the actual data type of the table is different (e.g., character type, numeric type, etc.). Incorrect Table Definition: The table may have been defined incorrectly in the ABAP Dictionary, leading to a mismatch in expected data types. Data Handling Issues: If the data being processed is not correctly formatted or if there is an issue with how the data is being read or written, it can

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