How To Fix UPF162 - Syntax error: Type &2 is not permitted for operator &1

UPF162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Syntax error: Type &2 is not permitted for operator &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF162 - Syntax error: Type &2 is not permitted for operator &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPF162, which states "Syntax error: Type &2 is not permitted for operator &1," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP User Profile Framework (UPF) or when working with expressions in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the data type being used and the operator applied in a particular expression or condition.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by using an incompatible data type with a specific operator. For example, if you are trying to use a mathematical operator (like +, -, *, /) with a string type, or a logical operator (like AND, OR) with a numeric type, the system will raise this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Expression: Review the expression or condition where the error occurs. Identify the operator (&1) and the data type (&2) being used.
  
  
  Data Type Compatibility: Ensure that the data types being