How To Fix CRM_ES260 - Technical object for BOL object &1, field &2, has a different data type

CRM_ES260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ES - ES: Message Class for Enterprise Service

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Technical object for BOL object &1, field &2, has a different data type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ES260 - Technical object for BOL object &1, field &2, has a different data type ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ES260 indicates that there is a mismatch in the data types between the technical object for a Business Object Layer (BOL) object and the field being referenced. This typically occurs in SAP CRM when there is an inconsistency in the data model, such as when a field is expected to be of a certain data type but is being provided with a different type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the field in the BOL object is defined with a different data type than what is being passed or expected.
  Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., changes in the BOL or the underlying database structure), this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments that manipulate BOL objects, they may not align with the expected data types.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the CRM