How To Fix DBOSC895 - Error while checking field definition: DB_TYPE &1 is wrong for &2

DBOSC895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Error while checking field definition: DB_TYPE &1 is wrong for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC895 - Error while checking field definition: DB_TYPE &1 is wrong for &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC895 indicates that there is an issue with the field definition in the database. Specifically, the error message states that the database type (DB_TYPE &1) is incorrect for the specified field (&2). This typically occurs during database operations when the system encounters a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type defined in the database schema.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The field in the database is defined with a data type that does not match the expected data type in the application or data model.
  Database Schema Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema (e.g., changes in data types, field lengths, etc.) that have not been properly reflected in the application or data model.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the necessary changes to the data