How To Fix DDVIDB054 - Column & has data type &; this is not valid with function &

DDVIDB054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDVIDB - Database-specific parts of views

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Column & has data type &; this is not valid with function &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDVIDB054 - Column & has data type &; this is not valid with function & ?

  The SAP error message DDVIDB054 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the data type of a column in a database table and the expected data type for a specific function or operation being performed. This error often arises in the context of database operations, such as when using SQL statements or when working with ABAP programs that interact with database tables.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A column in a database table has a data type that is incompatible with the function being called. For example, if a function expects a numeric type but the column is defined as a character type, this error will be triggered.
  There may be a mismatch in the expected data type due to changes in the database schema or incorrect assumptions about the data types being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Types: 
  
  Review the data type of the column