How To Fix /CFG/DSY_DS002 - Data type cannot be determined for field &1 of table &2

/CFG/DSY_DS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/DSY_DS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Data type cannot be determined for field &1 of table &2

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/CFG/DSY_DS002 - Details

• The SAP error message /CFG/DSY_DS002 Data type cannot be determined for field &1 of table &2 typically occurs in the context of data modeling or data extraction processes, particularly when working with Data Services or similar tools in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the data type for a specific field in a specified table.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the table or field may be incomplete or missing, preventing the system from identifying the data type.
  Database Changes: Changes in the underlying database schema (e.g., renaming fields, changing data types) that have not been reflected in the SAP system.
  Unsupported Data Types: The field may have a data type that is not supported or recognized by the SAP Data Services.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Data Services or the related data model that prevent proper data type resolution.
  Field Definition Errors: The field may not