How To Fix DA635 - Field &: Changed definition

DA635 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Field &: Changed definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA635 - Field &: Changed definition ?

  The SAP error message DA635 ("Field &: Changed definition") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the field definitions in the database and the corresponding definitions in the ABAP program or data dictionary. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the data dictionary, modifications in the underlying database structure, or inconsistencies in the transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Dictionary Changes: If a field in a table or structure has been modified (e.g., data type, length, or attributes) in the data dictionary, but the corresponding ABAP program has not been updated to reflect these changes, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary objects, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Database Changes: Direct changes to the database (outside of SAP) can also lead to this error if they are not reflected in