How To Fix W8182 - References '&1' and '&2' are not compatible

W8182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 182

• Message text: References '&1' and '&2' are not compatible

What causes this issue?

In the binding, an attempt was made to assign an element with the
reference &V1& an element with the reference &V2&. Neither reference
can be converted into the form of the other reference.
This binding operation is not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a compatible partner for this assignment - the compatible
allocation elements are highlighted with colors in the F4 input help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8182 - References '&1' and '&2' are not compatible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8182 References '&1' and '&2' are not compatible
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when two references (usually data objects, fields, or variables) involved in an operation or assignment are not compatible in terms of their data types or structures. For example, you might be trying to assign or compare two fields where one is a character type and the other is numeric, or their lengths or structures differ significantly.
  In ABAP, compatibility means that the data types must be the same or compatible enough to allow the operation without data loss or runtime errors.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Assigning one field to another where the data types differ.
  Comparing two fields of incompatible types.
  Using references or pointers that point to incompatible data objects.
  Passing parameters to function modules or methods where the expected and actual types differ.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types:
  Verify the data types of the two references mentioned in