How To Fix DMCLG787 - Source object &1 and target object &2 are not of same type

DMCLG787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Source object &1 and target object &2 are not of same type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMCLG787 - Source object &1 and target object &2 are not of same type ?

  The SAP error message DMCLG787 indicates that there is a type mismatch between the source object and the target object in a data transfer or data migration process. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving data management, such as Data Migration Cockpit (DMC), Data Services, or other data transfer tools within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the source object (e.g., a table, view, or data structure) and the target object are not of the same type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Different Object Types: The source and target objects may be of different types (e.g., trying to map a table to a view).
  Incompatible Data Structures: The structure of the source data may not match the expected structure of the target data.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping configuration may have been set up incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in data types or structures.
  Version Mismatch: If the source and target systems are on different