How To Fix CRM_IU_PROD_TRANS218 - ABAP Dictionary definition of attribute &1 different in target system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_PROD_TRANS - Messages for Product Transport

• Message number: 218

• Message text: ABAP Dictionary definition of attribute &1 different in target system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD_TRANS218 - ABAP Dictionary definition of attribute &1 different in target system &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD_TRANS218 indicates that there is a mismatch in the ABAP Dictionary definition of an attribute between the source system and the target system. This typically occurs during data transfer or replication processes, such as when using the SAP CRM system to transfer product data to another system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by differences in the data structure or definitions of the attributes in the ABAP Dictionary between the two systems. This can happen due to:
  
  Different versions of SAP systems (e.g., one system is on a newer version than the other).
  Custom fields or modifications that exist in one system but not in the other.
  Changes made to the data model in one system that have not been replicated in the other.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Attribute Definition:
  
  Compare the ABAP Dictionary definitions of the attribute in both the source and target systems. You can