How To Fix UPF097 - Variable &1 is not suitable for setting field values

UPF097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Variable &1 is not suitable for setting field values

What causes this issue?

The variable must be restricted to a single value.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UPF097 - Details

• The SAP error message UPF097 indicates that a variable (denoted as &1) is not suitable for setting field values in the context of a User Parameter Function (UPF). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign a value to a variable that is either not defined correctly, not compatible with the expected data type, or not allowed in the specific context.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable may not be defined properly in the system or may not exist in the context where it is being used.
  Data Type Mismatch: The variable may be of a different data type than what is expected for the field it is trying to set.
  Scope Issues: The variable may not be accessible in the current scope or context where the assignment is being attempted.
  Invalid Value Assignment: The value being assigned to the variable may not be valid or permissible based on the business logic