How To Fix DDLS415 - Function &(&) only usable for literals with even length

DDLS415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Function &(&) only usable for literals with even length

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DDLS415 - Details

• The SAP error message DDLS415 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a function in a Data Definition Language (DDL) statement, specifically that the function is only usable for literals with an even length. This error typically arises when working with data types that require specific formatting, such as hexadecimal literals.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a function is applied to a literal that does not meet the required criteria of having an even length. In SAP, certain functions (like those dealing with binary data) expect input literals to be in a specific format, and if the length of the literal is odd, the function cannot process it correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the literals you are using with the function have an even length. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Literal Length: Review the literals being passed to the function and verify their