How To Fix DB862 - Description does not match target field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 862

• Message text: Description does not match target field

What causes this issue?

A value should have been converted from an external to an internal
field format. However, the field description (type "&v3&", length &v4&)
does not correspond to that of the target fiedl (type "&v1&", length
&V2&).

System Response

The system cannot convert the field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB862 - Description does not match target field ?

  The SAP error message DB862, which states "Description does not match target field," typically occurs during data transfer or when trying to update records in the database. This error indicates that the description or value being provided does not conform to the expected format or length for the target field in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Data Mismatch: The data being inserted or updated does not match the expected format or length defined in the database schema.
  Field Length Exceeded: The value being provided exceeds the maximum length allowed for the target field.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the value being provided does not match the data type of the target field (e.g., trying to insert a string into a numeric field).
  Inconsistent Data: The description or value may not be consistent with the existing data in the database, leading to a conflict.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Review the target field's definition in the database to ensure