How To Fix DHCDC_CORE050 - Wrong projection type specified for field &2 of object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_CORE -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Wrong projection type specified for field &2 of object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_CORE050 - Wrong projection type specified for field &2 of object &1 ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_CORE050 indicates that there is a problem with the projection type specified for a field in a data object. This error typically arises in the context of data modeling or data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP Data Hub or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Projection Type: The projection type specified for a field does not match the expected type for that field in the data model. For example, if a field is defined as a numeric type but is being treated as a string type, this error may occur.
  Field Definition Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the field definitions in the source and target systems or between the data model and the actual data being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the data flow or data model that lead to incorrect field mappings