How To Fix VY094 - Reference item &1 has the wrong data type

VY094 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Reference item &1 has the wrong data type

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VY094 - Details

• The SAP error message VY094, which states "Reference item &1 has the wrong data type," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the data type of a reference item in a sales document, such as a sales order or delivery.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The reference item (e.g., a material number, customer number, or other identifiers) is expected to be of a certain data type (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric) but is being provided in a different format.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the reference item is not set up correctly in the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master).
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have entered the reference item incorrectly, such as using an invalid character or format.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements in