How To Fix DBOSC474 - Error while checking subtype of system (&1); &2 <> &3

DBOSC474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Error while checking subtype of system (&1); &2 <> &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC474 - Error while checking subtype of system (&1); &2 <> &3 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC474 typically indicates an issue related to the database system's configuration or the data model being used. This error occurs when there is a mismatch in the expected subtype of a system or object in the database. The message format includes placeholders like &1, &2, and &3, which represent specific values related to the error context.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Subtype Mismatch: The error suggests that the subtype of a system or object being checked does not match the expected subtype. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration settings in the database.
  Changes made to the data model that have not been properly reflected in the system.
  Inconsistencies in the data dictionary or metadata.
  
  
  
  Database 
  Configuration Issues: If the database has been recently upgraded or modified, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected types and subtypes.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If there were recent transports of objects or configurations, they might not have been correctly imported, leading