How To Fix UPF160 - No variables of type F, I or P are allowed as an argument

UPF160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No variables of type F, I or P are allowed as an argument

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF160 - No variables of type F, I or P are allowed as an argument ?

  The SAP error message UPF160 indicates that there is an issue with the use of variables of types F (floating point), I (integer), or P (packed number) in a context where they are not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of using certain functions or operations that expect different data types, such as character strings or other compatible types.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Incorrect Data Type Usage: You are trying to pass a variable of type F, I, or P to a function or method that does not accept these types.
  Function Module Limitations: Some function modules or methods are designed to work only with specific data types, and using incompatible types will trigger this error.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being passed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPF160 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Function Documentation: Review the documentation