How To Fix CFD_RCV_GUI009 - The selected target field &2 is not compatible with the archived field &1

CFD_RCV_GUI009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_RCV_GUI - Custom Fields: Recovery Support Tool GUI Message Class

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The selected target field &2 is not compatible with the archived field &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_RCV_GUI009 - The selected target field &2 is not compatible with the archived field &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_RCV_GUI009 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the selected target field and the archived field when attempting to retrieve or process archived data. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving and retrieval processes in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Field Type Mismatch: The data type or structure of the target field does not match that of the archived field. For example, if the archived field is a numeric type and the target field is a character type, this error may be triggered.
  Field Length Differences: The length of the target field may not be compatible with the archived field. If the archived field has a longer length than the target field, it can lead to this error.
  Field Attributes: The attributes of the fields (like key fields, optional fields, etc.) may not align, causing incompatibility.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in