How To Fix TS212 - The output field is not a character field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TS - TemSe - temporary sequential object management

• Message number: 212

• Message text: The output field is not a character field

What causes this issue?

An output procedure was requested. However, the field in which output
should be placed cannot accept any characters.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Determine the procedure call position and correct the program.

Procedure for System Administrators

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