How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG518 - Invalid field: addition of field &1 failed for BO &2 and structure &3

DMC_RT_MSG518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Invalid field: addition of field &1 failed for BO &2 and structure &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG518 - Invalid field: addition of field &1 failed for BO &2 and structure &3 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG518 indicates that there is an issue with the addition of a field in a Business Object (BO) or structure. This error typically arises in the context of Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or when working with data models in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field you are trying to add may not be defined correctly in the target structure or Business Object. This could be due to data type mismatches or incorrect field lengths.
  
  
  Incompatibility: The field you are trying to add may not be compatible with the existing fields in the Business Object or structure. This could happen if the field is not supported in the context of the BO or if it violates any constraints.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the Data Migration Cockpit or the underlying data model that prevent the addition of the field.
  
  
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