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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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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:
&
in the message is the expression or value used.&
is the expected data type of the target element.&
is the name of the target element (variable or field).This message is a warning (W), not an error, meaning the program can still be activated and run, but the data type mismatch might cause unexpected behavior or runtime errors.
Check Data Types:
Verify the data types of both the expression and the target element. Use the ABAP Dictionary or DESCRIBE FIELD
statement to check the data types.
Use Explicit Conversion:
Convert the expression to the correct data type before assignment or comparison. For example:
CONV
operator (ABAP 7.40 and above) for explicit conversion:target_field = CONV target_type( expression ).
MOVE
with conversion routines or functions like STRING_TO_INT
, STRING_TO_DATE
, etc.Adjust the Expression:
Modify the expression so that it matches the data type of the target element.
Check Field Symbols and Data References:
Ensure that field symbols or data references point to the correct data type before using them.
Use Runtime Type Checks:
If dynamic typing is involved, use RTTI
or DESCRIBE FIELD
to check types at runtime and handle accordingly.
DATA: lv_num TYPE i,
lv_str TYPE string.
lv_str = '123abc'.
lv_num = lv_str. " This will cause W8199 because lv_str is string and lv_num is integer
Fix:
lv_num = CONV i( lv_str ). " Converts string to integer explicitly
Or better, validate the string before conversion to avoid runtime errors.
CONV
, MOVE
, and data type conversions.If you provide the exact code snippet causing the warning, I can help you with a more precise fix.
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