How To Fix E2168 - Type and length of field &-& were changed

E2168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Type and length of field &-& were changed

What causes this issue?

The data element in field &V1&-&V2& was changed. This data element has a
format that is different from the field format used thus far.
Attention for all tables that contain this data element:
Note that this action can result in a table conversion. This is not
desired for database tables belonging to delivery class A - check this
using the RUTATCHK report and correct accordingy.

System Response

The type and length of field &V1&-&V2& was changed.

How to fix this error?

Choose 'Continue' or change the referenced data element if the RUTATCHK
report does not show any conversion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2168 - Type and length of field &-& were changed ?

  The SAP error message E2168 ("Type and length of field &-& were changed") typically occurs during the activation of a data dictionary object, such as a table or a structure, when there is a mismatch in the field definitions. This error indicates that the type or length of a field has been modified in a way that is incompatible with existing references to that field.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Modification: The field in question has been altered in terms of its data type or length. This could happen if:
  
  The field was changed from one data type to another (e.g., from CHAR to NUMC).
  The length of the field was increased or decreased.
  
  
  
  Dependent Objects: There are dependent objects (like views, programs, or function modules) that reference the field with the old definition. When the field's definition is changed, these dependent objects may not be compatible with the new definition.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the changes were made in