How To Fix W8199 - Expression '&' does not correspond to data type (&) of element &

W8199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Expression '&' does not correspond to data type (&) of element &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8199 - Expression '&' does not correspond to data type (&) of element & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8199 Expression '&' does not correspond to data type (&) of element &
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the syntax check or runtime when an expression used in the ABAP program does not match the expected data type of the target element. Specifically, the expression on the right-hand side of an assignment or in a condition is incompatible with the data type of the variable or field on the left-hand side.
  For example, if you try to assign a character string to a numeric field or use an incompatible data type in an expression, this warning will be triggered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The first & in the message is the expression or value used.
  The second & is the expected data type of the target element.
  The third & is the name of the target element (variable or field).
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error,