How To Fix DBOSC141 - Error while casting from '&1' to '&2'

DBOSC141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Error while casting from '&1' to '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC141 - Error while casting from '&1' to '&2' ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC141, which states "Error while casting from '&1' to '&2'", typically occurs during database operations when there is an issue with data type conversion. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when executing SQL queries, performing data manipulations, or during data retrieval processes.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause is that the data type of the source field does not match the expected data type of the target field. For example, trying to cast a string to a numeric type when the string contains non-numeric characters.
  
  
  Null Values: Attempting to cast a null value can also lead to this error, especially if the target type does not accept nulls.
  
  
  Database Constraints: Certain database constraints or rules may prevent the conversion from one type to another.
  
  
  Incorrect SQL Syntax: If the SQL query is incorrectly formed, it may lead to casting errors.
  
  
  Data Corruption: In some cases, data corruption