How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK518 - Field &1 of parameter IT_ENTITY_DATA is not type compatible with view &3

CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK - Custom Fields: Messages for Registry Check

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Field &1 of parameter IT_ENTITY_DATA is not type compatible with view &3

What causes this issue?

Field <(>&<)>1 of parameter IT_ENTITY_DATA of class <(>&<)>2 method
GET_ADDITIONAL_DATA is not type compatible with field in CDS view
<(>&<)>3

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK518 - Field &1 of parameter IT_ENTITY_DATA is not type compatible with view &3 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_CHECK518 indicates that there is a type compatibility issue between a field in the parameter IT_ENTITY_DATA and the corresponding field in the view specified by &3. This typically occurs in the context of data processing or integration scenarios, such as when using the SAP Cloud Platform or when working with OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field &1 in the IT_ENTITY_DATA parameter has a different data type than the expected data type defined in the view &3. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly defined data types in the ABAP structure or table.
  Changes in the underlying data model that have not been reflected in the code.
  Mismatched lengths or formats (e.g., a string being passed where a numeric value is expected).
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: If the metadata of the OData service or the data model has been changed (e.g., fields added, removed, or modified), it can lead to such errors.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If