How To Fix DBOSC521 - Error while mapping internal ABAP type to DDIC type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Error while mapping internal ABAP type to DDIC type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC521 - Error while mapping internal ABAP type to DDIC type ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC521 indicates that there is an issue with mapping an internal ABAP type to a Data Dictionary (DDIC) type. This error typically arises during the execution of ABAP programs or when working with database operations, particularly when there is a mismatch between the expected data types.
  Causes of DBOSC521
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The internal ABAP data type does not match the expected DDIC type. This can happen if the program is trying to assign a value of one type to a variable of another incompatible type.
  
  
  Field Length Issues: The length of the internal ABAP field may exceed the length defined in the DDIC. For example, if an internal string is longer than the defined length of a CHAR field in the DDIC.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Definitions: If there are changes in the DDIC definitions (like changing a field type or length) and the ABAP program has not been updated accordingly,