How To Fix DBOSC494 - Error while checking map value mode (&1); value mode &2 required

DBOSC494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Error while checking map value mode (&1); value mode &2 required

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DBOSC494 - Details

• The SAP error message DBOSC494 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of values in a data processing operation, specifically related to the value mode being used. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer or data mapping processes, such as when using SAP Data Services or during data extraction and loading operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Error while checking map value mode (&1); value mode &2 required" suggests that the system is expecting a specific value mode (denoted as &2) but is encountering a different one (denoted as &1). This mismatch can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration may not align with the expected value modes defined in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the source and target fields may not be compatible, leading to an incorrect value mode being used.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to