How To Fix DDVIDB357 - DDIC and DB result type (length/decimal places) for & are the same: &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 357

• Message text: DDIC and DB result type (length/decimal places) for & are the same: &/&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDVIDB357 - DDIC and DB result type (length/decimal places) for & are the same: &/& ?

  The SAP error message DDVIDB357 typically indicates a mismatch between the data dictionary (DDIC) definition and the database (DB) definition for a particular field in terms of length and decimal places. This error arises when the data type definitions in the ABAP Dictionary do not align with the definitions in the underlying database table.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Field Definitions: The field in the ABAP Dictionary (DDIC) has a different length or number of decimal places compared to the corresponding field in the database table.
  Database Changes: If the database schema was altered (e.g., a field was modified) without updating the corresponding DDIC definitions, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the necessary updates to the DDIC or DB, inconsistencies can arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: 
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the field definitions in the DDIC.
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check the database table structure.
  Ensure that the length and decimal places match between the DDIC and the database.
  
  
  
  Adjust Definitions:
  
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to adjust the field definitions in either the DDIC or the database to ensure they match.
  If you need to change the DDIC, you can do this in transaction SE11. If you need to change the database, you may need to use transaction SE14 to adjust the database structure.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes: After making any changes, ensure that you activate the DDIC objects and, if necessary, perform a database activation.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If the issue arose due to a transport, ensure that all relevant objects are included in the transport request and re-transport them if necessary.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Sometimes, other objects (like views or programs) may also depend on the field. Ensure that all related objects are consistent.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check related objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data dictionary and database management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the application behaves as expected and that no other issues arise.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DDVIDB357 error and ensure that your DDIC and database definitions are consistent.