How To Fix UGX2213 - Element &1 and field &2 have different data types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGX2 - Messages for XBRL Reporting

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Element &1 and field &2 have different data types

What causes this issue?

Due to the data type of element &V1&, a textual representation is
derived from the assigned selection conditions. ABAP data type &V3& of
the element derived by the system is different than ABAP data type &V4&
of field &V2& that was selected as the text source.

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?

Check the selection of the field that was chosen as the text source.
Adjust this as required. You can use the <LS>Documentation</> function
to display the XBRL data type for the element.

Procedure for System Administrators

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