How To Fix UPF130 - Variable must be of type &1

UPF130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Variable must be of type &1

What causes this issue?

For characteristic &V1&, you used a variable, which however, was
defined with reference to other characteristics. As a result of this, a
type incompatibility occurred, which the system cannot resolve. You can
only replace the value of a characteristic with such a variable, that
was created with reference to this characteristic.

System Response

The variable you have entered cannot be used for this characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Use a variable, which was defined for characteristic &V1&. You can
display the available variables using the input help (F4). If you want
to create a new variable, you can do this in the context of the current
planning area.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF130 - Variable must be of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPF130, which states "Variable must be of type &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's User Parameter Framework (UPF) or when dealing with user-defined variables in ABAP programs. This error indicates that there is a type mismatch between the variable being used and the expected type defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Type Mismatch: The variable you are trying to use is not of the expected data type. For example, if the system expects a character type but you are passing a numeric type, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Variable Declaration: The variable may not be declared correctly in the ABAP program or user parameter settings.
  Data Type Changes: If the data type of a variable has been changed in the underlying data structure or table, and the program has not been updated accordingly, this error can arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the