How To Fix DMCLG462 - Foreign key relationship with fields of different types - Field name '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Foreign key relationship with fields of different types - Field name '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG462 - Foreign key relationship with fields of different types - Field name '&1' ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG462 indicates that there is a foreign key relationship defined in the database that involves fields of different data types. This can lead to issues in data integrity and consistency, as foreign keys are expected to reference primary keys of the same type.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Mismatched Data Types: The foreign key field and the primary key field it references have different data types (e.g., one is an integer and the other is a string).
  Incorrect Table Definition: The table definitions may have been incorrectly set up, leading to a mismatch in the expected data types.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., changes in the structure of tables), it may have resulted in a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMCLG462 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Verify the data types of the foreign