How To Fix /CFG/DSY_DS080 - Dataset field attribute &1 changed from '&2' to '&3' for field &4

/CFG/DSY_DS080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/DSY_DS -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Dataset field attribute &1 changed from '&2' to '&3' for field &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/DSY_DS080 - Dataset field attribute &1 changed from '&2' to '&3' for field &4 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/DSY_DS080 indicates that there has been a change in the attribute of a dataset field in the Data Services (DS) environment. This message typically arises in the context of data integration or data transformation processes where the metadata of a dataset has been altered.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A field's attribute (such as data type, length, or other properties) has been modified in the source or target dataset.
  The change in the field attribute is not compatible with the existing mappings or transformations that rely on the previous attribute settings.
  This can occur due to updates in the data model, changes in the source system, or manual modifications in the Data Services Designer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Change: Identify what changes were made to the dataset field attributes. Check the source and target datasets to understand the differences.
  
  
  Update Mappings: If the field