How To Fix 5C556 - Attributes '&2'(&1) and '&4'(&3) are only partly compatible.

5C556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Attributes '&2'(&1) and '&4'(&3) are only partly compatible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C556 - Attributes '&2'(&1) and '&4'(&3) are only partly compatible. ?

  The SAP error message 5C556 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between two attributes in a data model or configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that involve data modeling, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Attributes '&2'(&1) and '&4'(&3) are only partly compatible" suggests that the two attributes being compared or used together have some discrepancies in their definitions or characteristics. This could be due to:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The attributes may have different data types (e.g., one is a string and the other is an integer).
  Length Differences: The length of the attributes may not match, which can lead to compatibility issues.
  Semantic Differences: The attributes may represent different concepts or categories that are not directly compatible.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be differences in settings such as key fields, default values, or other attribute properties.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the