How To Fix DDLS377 - CAST is not supported for type & (possible - &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 377

• Message text: CAST is not supported for type & (possible - &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS377 - CAST is not supported for type & (possible - &) ?

  The SAP error message DDLS377 indicates that there is an issue with a data type conversion in a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, specifically when using the CAST function. This error typically arises when you attempt to cast a data type that is not compatible with the target type.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "CAST is not supported for type & (possible - &)" suggests that:
  
  You are trying to cast a data type that cannot be converted to the specified target type.
  The source data type is incompatible with the target data type, which could be due to differences in data structure, size, or format.
  The specific types involved in the cast operation are not supported for conversion in the context of the database or the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types involved in the CAST operation. Ensure that the source type