How To Fix WXP219 - Enter a field catalog of type "Characteristic catalog"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Enter a field catalog of type "Characteristic catalog"

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP219: Enter a field catalog of type "Characteristic catalog":
  
  Error Message
  WXP219: Enter a field catalog of type "Characteristic catalog"
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a report or a function module expects a field catalog of type "Characteristic catalog" (often related to SAP BW or ALV Grid display with characteristics), but the provided field catalog is either missing, incomplete, or of the wrong type.
  In SAP, a field catalog defines the structure and properties of fields to be displayed in ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports or other data presentation tools. There are different types of field catalogs depending on the context:
  
  Field catalog for normal tables (data fields)
  Characteristic catalog for BW characteristics or special data types
  
  If the program expects a characteristic catalog (e.g., for BW characteristic data display) and you provide a normal field catalog or no catalog at all, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When using ALV functions or classes that require a characteristic catalog (e.g., CL_SALV_TABLE or REUSE_ALV_CHARACTERISTIC_LIST_DISPLAY).
  When working with SAP BW reports or queries that expect characteristic metadata.
  When the field catalog passed to the ALV function module or method is not properly defined as a characteristic catalog.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Provide the correct characteristic catalog:
  
  Ensure that the field catalog you pass to the ALV or report is of the type characteristic catalog.
  Use the appropriate function modules or methods to generate a characteristic catalog, such as:
  
  RS_FIELDINFO_GET with parameters set to retrieve characteristic info.
  REUSE_ALV_CHARACTERISTIC_LIST_DISPLAY expects a characteristic catalog.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check the data structure:
  
  Verify that the internal table or structure you want to display corresponds to the characteristic catalog.
  Make sure the catalog contains the necessary fields with correct metadata (field names, data types, descriptions).
  
  
  
  Use the correct ALV function/module/class:
  
  If you are displaying BW characteristic data, use ALV functions designed for characteristic catalogs.
  For normal tables, use the standard field catalog and ALV functions.
  
  
  
  Debug and analyze:
  
  Debug the program to check what catalog is being passed.
  Check the content and type of the catalog internal table.
  Compare with SAP standard examples for characteristic catalogs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Field Catalogs in ALV:
  
  Field catalogs define how data fields are displayed in ALV reports.
  Characteristic catalogs are used for BW characteristic data, which may include hierarchies, texts, and other BW-specific metadata.
  
  
  
  Common function modules:
  
  REUSE_ALV_CHARACTERISTIC_LIST_DISPLAY — for characteristic catalogs.
  REUSE_ALV_GRID_DISPLAY — for normal field catalogs.
  RS_FIELDINFO_GET — to retrieve field info for characteristics or tables.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to ALV and BW characteristic display.
  SAP Help Portal on ALV and BW reporting.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Field catalog of type "Characteristic catalog" expected but not provided or incorrect type.
  
  
  Solution
  Provide a correctly defined characteristic catalog; use appropriate ALV functions for BW data.
  
  
  Related
  ALV field catalogs, BW characteristic catalogs, function modules like REUSE_ALV_CHARACTERISTIC_LIST_DISPLAY.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the program or function module you are using), I can help with a more specific example or code snippet.