How To Fix WXP313 - Field "&2" in text table &1 must contain the data type "CHAR"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Field "&2" in text table &1 must contain the data type "CHAR"

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  SAP Error Message:
  WXP313 Field "&2" in text table &1 must contain the data type "CHAR"
  
  Cause:
  This warning occurs during the creation or modification of text tables in SAP Dictionary (SE11) or when defining text elements for a table. The message indicates that a specific field (denoted by "&2") in the text table (denoted by "&1") does not have the data type CHAR (character type), which is mandatory for text tables.
  Why?
  
  Text tables in SAP are used to store language-dependent texts (descriptions, long texts, etc.) and require the key fields that link to the main table to be of type CHAR. This is because text tables rely on character fields for consistent language-dependent text retrieval and storage.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the data type of the field "&2" in the text table "&1".  
  Change the data type of this field to CHAR if it is not already CHAR.  
  Typically, the field in question is a key field that links the text table to the main table, so it must be of type CHAR to ensure proper referencing and language handling.
  
  Steps to fix:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the text table name (&1) and choose Change.
  Locate the field &2 in the table fields list.
  Check the data type of this field.
  If it is not CHAR, change it to CHAR with the appropriate length.
  Save and activate the table.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Text tables are usually named with a suffix like _T or _TXT and are linked to the main table via key fields.
  The key fields in text tables must be of type CHAR because SAP uses these fields to join the text table with the main table and to handle language-dependent texts.
  This error is a warning (WXP313), so it may not stop activation but should be corrected to avoid runtime issues.
  If you are creating a new text table, always ensure that the key fields are CHAR.
  Refer to SAP documentation on Text Tables and Data Dictionary for more details.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Field &2 in text table &1 is not of type CHAR.
  
  
  Solution
  Change the data type of field &2 to CHAR in the text table &1.
  
  
  Related Info
  Text tables require CHAR key fields for language-dependent texts.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific table or field, please provide the table name and field name for more tailored guidance.