How To Fix CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS016 - Domain has different sign specification: local &1, remote &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS - Messages for the ATC checks on clash objects

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Domain has different sign specification: local &1, remote &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS016 - Domain has different sign specification: local &1, remote &2 ?

  The SAP error message CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS016 indicates that there is a mismatch in the sign specification of a domain between the local and remote systems. This typically occurs during a transport or when trying to synchronize objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from a development system to a quality assurance or production system).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the same domain (data element) is defined differently in two systems. Specifically, the sign specification (whether the field is signed or unsigned) differs between the local and remote systems. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Domain Definitions: The domain might have been modified in one system but not in the other.
  Transport Issues: If a transport request was not properly imported or if there were manual changes made in one of the systems.
  Custom Development: Custom fields or data elements that have been created or modified in one system without corresponding changes in the other.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Domain Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Check the domain definition in both the local and remote systems.
  Compare the sign specifications (signed vs. unsigned) for the domain in both systems.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Domain Definitions:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you will need to align the domain definitions. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the domain in one of the systems to match the other.
  If the domain is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly imported and that all related objects are consistent.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the domain was changed in the development system, ensure that the changes are included in a transport request and that this request is properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference the domain, ensure that they are also updated to reflect the correct definition.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the functionality is as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to domain inconsistencies.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data elements and domains for best practices in managing them across different systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS016 error and ensure consistency in your SAP systems.