How To Fix CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE221 - The 'LIKE' operator can only be used with character-like data types

CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE - MEssage class for package CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SETTINGS

• Message number: 221

• Message text: The 'LIKE' operator can only be used with character-like data types

What causes this issue?

The selected field is not of a character-like data type. However, the
LIKE operator can only work on character-like data types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

a) Choose a different operator in case you want to use the field for the
definition of a filter / range.
b) Choose a different field in case you want to use the 'LIKE' operator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE221 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE221 indicates that there is an issue with the use of the LIKE operator in a SQL statement or a data transformation process. This error specifically states that the LIKE operator can only be used with character-like data types, meaning that it cannot be applied to numeric or other non-character data types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the SQL query or transformation logic is attempting to use the LIKE operator on a field that is not of a character-like data type (e.g., VARCHAR, CHAR, etc.). This could happen if the field is of type INTEGER, FLOAT, or any other non-character type.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: In data replication or transformation scenarios, there might be a mapping issue where a non-character field is being compared using LIKE.
  Data Model Issues: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., a field type was altered), it