How To Fix W8150 - Invalid data type for passing expression &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Invalid data type for passing expression &

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W8150: Invalid data type for passing expression &:
  
  Error Message
  W8150: Invalid data type for passing expression &
  
  Cause
  This warning occurs when you try to pass a parameter to a function module, method, or subroutine, but the data type of the actual parameter (the expression you are passing) does not match the expected data type of the formal parameter defined in the interface.
  Common causes include:
  
  Passing a field symbol or data object of an incompatible type.
  Passing a structure or table where a simple data type is expected, or vice versa.
  Passing a data object with a different length or type (e.g., passing a string where an integer is expected).
  Using incompatible types in CALL FUNCTION, METHOD calls, or PERFORM statements with USING/CHANGING parameters.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the parameter types:
  
  Verify the data type of the actual parameter you are passing.
  Compare it with the expected data type of the formal parameter in the function module, method, or subroutine interface.
  
  
  
  Adjust the data types:
  
  If the types do not match, convert or cast the data to the expected type before passing.
  Use appropriate data declarations or type conversions (e.g., CONV operator in ABAP).
  
  
  
  Use compatible parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameter you pass matches the expected type exactly.
  For example, if the formal parameter expects a structure, pass a structure of the same type.
  If it expects a table, pass an internal table of the correct line type.
  
  
  
  Check for field symbols or references:
  
  If passing field symbols or references, ensure they point to compatible data types.
  
  
  
  Adjust the interface if possible:
  
  If you control the function module or method, consider adjusting the parameter type to match the data you want to pass.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  ABAP documentation on parameter passing:
  
  SAP Help Portal and ABAP keyword documentation explain parameter passing rules in detail.
  
  
  Data type compatibility:
  
  Understanding data types in ABAP (elementary types, structures, internal tables) is crucial.
  
  
  Debugging tips:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to check the runtime types of variables and parameters.
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  Passing a string to a parameter expecting a numeric type.
  Passing a packed number (DEC) where an integer is expected.
  Passing a table header line instead of a table.
  
  
  
  
  Example
  Suppose you have a function module expecting a parameter of type I (integer):
  CALL FUNCTION 'Z_MY_FUNCTION'
    EXPORTING
      iv_number = lv_string.  " lv_string is of type STRING
  This will trigger W8150 because lv_string (type STRING) is not compatible with iv_number (type I).
  Fix:
  Convert the string to integer before passing:
  DATA lv_number TYPE i.
  lv_number = lv_string.
  CALL FUNCTION 'Z_MY_FUNCTION'
    EXPORTING
      iv_number = lv_number.
  
  If you provide the code snippet or context where the error occurs, I can help you with a more specific solution.