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Message type: E = Error
Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling
Message number: 408
Message text: If CAST with type is on & (&, type &), type and length must be the same
If you have a CAST on data elements, the type and length of the source
and target must be the same.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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DDLS408
- If CAST with type is on & (&, type &), type and length must be the same ?The SAP error message DDLS408 typically occurs during the execution of a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, particularly when there is an issue with a
CAST
operation in a SQL statement. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the data types or lengths of the fields being cast.Cause:
The error message DDLS408 is triggered when:
CHAR(10)
to a CHAR(5)
, this will cause an error because the lengths are not the same.To resolve the DDLS408 error, you can take the following steps:
Check Data Types: Review the data types involved in the CAST
operation. Ensure that the source and target types are compatible and that their lengths match.
Adjust Lengths: If you are casting between character types, make sure that the length of the source type does not exceed the length of the target type. You may need to adjust the lengths accordingly.
Modify the SQL Statement: If necessary, modify your SQL statement to ensure that the CAST
operation is valid. For example:
CHAR(10)
to CHAR(5)
, consider changing the target type to CHAR(10)
or ensuring that the source value fits within the target length.Use Appropriate Functions: If you are dealing with numeric types, consider using functions like ROUND
, TRUNC
, or FORMAT
to ensure that the values being cast are in the correct format and length.
Testing: After making changes, test the SQL statement to ensure that the error is resolved.
CAST
operation.By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.
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