How To Fix DDLS389 - Parameter &: data type & is not allowed for parameters

DDLS389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Parameter &: data type & is not allowed for parameters

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DDLS389 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS389 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a parameter in a database procedure or function. Specifically, the message states that the data type specified for a parameter is not allowed. This can occur in various contexts, such as when defining stored procedures, functions, or when working with database views.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Data Type: The data type specified for the parameter is not supported or is invalid in the context of the database operation.
  Incompatibility: The data type may not be compatible with the expected data type for the parameter in the procedure or function definition.
  Database Version: Certain data types may not be supported in older versions of the database or in specific database configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DDLS389 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Type: Review the data type specified for the parameter