How To Fix DU227 - Dictionary structure & is not used differently in the sender structure

DU227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Dictionary structure & is not used differently in the sender structure

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DU227 - Details

• The SAP error message DU227 indicates that there is a mismatch in the usage of a dictionary structure in the context of data transfer between systems, typically in the context of IDocs or data mapping. This error occurs when a dictionary structure is defined in a sender structure but is not used in the same way in the receiver structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Structure Usage: The sender structure is using a dictionary structure in a way that is not compatible with how it is defined or used in the receiver structure.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues in the mapping configuration where the fields from the sender structure do not align correctly with the fields in the receiver structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types or lengths of the fields in the sender and receiver structures may not match, leading to this error.
  Changes in Dictionary Structure: If the dictionary structure has been modified (e.g., fields