Message type: E = Error
Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow
Message number: 182
Message text: References '&1' and '&2' are not compatible
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.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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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
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