How To Fix DDLS228 - Type of parameter & is unknown or not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Type of parameter & is unknown or not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS228 - Type of parameter & is unknown or not supported ?

  The SAP error message DDLS228 indicates that there is an issue with a parameter in a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, specifically that the type of the parameter is either unknown or not supported. This error typically arises during the execution of DDL operations, such as creating or altering database objects.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Data Type: The parameter type specified in the DDL statement may not be recognized by the SAP system or the underlying database.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the parameter name or type, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Database Compatibility: The DDL statement may be using features or data types that are not supported by the version of the database you are using.
  Incorrect Syntax: The DDL statement may have incorrect syntax, which can lead to the system being unable to interpret the parameter type correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Definitions: If the parameter is supposed to reference a type