How To Fix CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS217 - Field &1 has different lengths: local &2, remote &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Field &1 has different lengths: local &2, remote &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS217 - Field &1 has different lengths: local &2, remote &3 ?

  The SAP error message CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS217 indicates that there is a mismatch in the lengths of a field between two different systems or contexts—specifically, a local field and a remote field. This typically occurs during data transfer or when trying to synchronize objects between different SAP systems, such as during a transport request or when using remote function calls (RFC).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A field in a local structure or table has a different length than the corresponding field in a remote structure or table.
  This can happen due to changes in data dictionary definitions (like changing the length of a field) that have not been consistently applied across all systems.
  It may also occur if there are inconsistencies in the versions of the objects being compared or if there are custom developments that have not been properly aligned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Fields: Check the field name indicated by &1 in the error message. This will help you identify which field is causing the issue.
  
  
  Compare Field Lengths: 
  
  Look at the local definition of the field (length &2) and the remote definition (length &3).
  You can do this by checking the Data Dictionary (SE11) for the relevant tables or structures in both the local and remote systems.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Definitions:
  
  If the field lengths are indeed different, you will need to decide which definition is correct and update the other system accordingly.
  This may involve modifying the field length in the Data Dictionary and ensuring that the change is transported to the other system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you have made changes to the Data Dictionary, ensure that you create a transport request to move these changes to the other system.
  
  
  Check for Custom Code: If there are custom programs or function modules that reference these fields, ensure that they are also updated to reflect the correct field lengths.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that data transfer or function calls work as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate and make changes.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the transport management system (STMS) to ensure that changes are properly moved between systems.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of any changes made to field lengths for future reference and to avoid similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CHK_CLASH_OBJECTS217 error and ensure that the field definitions are consistent across your SAP systems.