How To Fix DDLS407 - Column of &. parameter of function & must have length &

DDLS407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Column of &. parameter of function & must have length &

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DDLS407 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS407 indicates that there is a mismatch in the length of a column parameter in a function. Specifically, it means that the length of the column defined in the function does not match the expected length as defined in the data dictionary or the function's interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Data Types: The length of the column in the function's parameter does not match the length defined in the data dictionary for that particular field.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If the data dictionary has been modified (e.g., a field length was changed), but the function module or method was not updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Function Module Definition: The function module may have been incorrectly defined, leading to a mismatch in expected lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Dictionary: Verify the length of the column in the data dictionary (transaction SE11). Ensure that the length defined in the function module matches the length