How To Fix WL131 - Multiline element & cannot be assigned to a single-line element

WL131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Multiline element & cannot be assigned to a single-line element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL131 - Multiline element & cannot be assigned to a single-line element ?

  The SAP error message WL131, which states "Multiline element & cannot be assigned to a single-line element," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data structures in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a multiline (table or internal table) element to a single-line (scalar) variable, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is a mismatch between the data types. You are trying to assign a structure or an internal table (which can hold multiple entries) to a variable that is defined to hold only a single value.
  Incorrect Variable Declaration: The variable you are trying to assign the value to may not be declared correctly to handle the data type you are working with.
  Logic Error: There may be a logical error in your code where you are not correctly handling the data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure