How To Fix CNV_21538013 - Possible merge of date types &1 and &2

CNV_21538013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_21538 - Date Type Rename

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Possible merge of date types &1 and &2

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CNV_21538013 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_21538013 indicates that there is a potential issue with merging different date types in a conversion or migration process. This error typically arises during data migration activities, especially when using SAP's Data Migration tools or during the execution of conversion programs.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that two different date types (e.g., DATE, TIMESTAMP, or other date-related formats) are being merged or compared in a way that is not compatible. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Data Types: The source and target systems may have different definitions for date fields, leading to incompatibility.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the date values in the source data may not match the expected format in the target system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the migration settings or mapping definitions can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of