Message type: E = Error
Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen
Message number: 848
Message text: Field &1 is not character-like. You must use a character-like key field.
You want to create a condition table and have attempted to include the
field &v1&. This field is a key field and must therefore be
character-like. However, this field's data type is not character-like.
Character-like key fields are defined as having one of the following
data types:
C: Text
N: Numeric Text
D: Date
T: Time
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Check the data type for field &v1& under Field Attributes and replace
the field with another field.
Note: Only for usage <LS>Pricing</>, you can also use non-character-like
fields as table fields when you deselect the <LS>Key </>indicator in the
<LS>Technical View</>.
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VK848
- Field &1 is not character-like. You must use a character-like key field. ?The SAP error message VK848 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field being used in a transaction or process. Specifically, it states that the field in question is not "character-like," meaning that it does not conform to the expected data type (usually a string or character format) for the operation being performed.
Cause: Data Type Mismatch: The field being referenced is likely defined as a numeric or another non-character type in the database or program, while the operation expects a character-like field. Incorrect Field Mapping: If you are using a custom program or report, there may be an incorrect mapping of fields where a numeric field is being used instead of a character field. Input Data Issues: The data being inputted into the system may not be formatted correctly, leading to the error when the system tries to process it.
Solution: Check Field Definitions: Review the data dictionary (SE11) for
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