How To Fix DBPROC_PROXY046 - ABAP type could not be determined

DBPROC_PROXY046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBPROC_PROXY - Messages for DB Procedure Proxies

• Message number: 046

• Message text: ABAP type could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBPROC_PROXY046 - ABAP type could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message DBPROC_PROXY046 with the description "ABAP type could not be determined" typically occurs in the context of database procedures or when working with database views in ABAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to map a database type to an ABAP type, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The data types defined in the database do not have a corresponding ABAP type. This can happen if the database uses custom types or types that are not recognized by ABAP.
  Missing Type Mapping: If the database procedure or view is using a type that has not been defined in the ABAP Dictionary, the system will not know how to handle it.
  Changes in Database Schema: If there have been recent changes to the database schema (like adding new columns or changing data types) that have not been reflected in the ABAP Dictionary, this error can occur.
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