How To Fix GC697 - Input type conflicts with the data transfer procedure

GC697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Input type conflicts with the data transfer procedure

What causes this issue?

For company &V1&, the data transfer procedure '&V3&' was specified in
version &V2&. Only the input type '&V4&' can be used for this
data transfer procedure.

System Response

Data entry is started for input type '&V4&'.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GC697 - Details

• The SAP error message GC697, which states "Input type conflicts with the data transfer procedure," typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when using the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or during data uploads in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the input data type and the expected data type defined in the data transfer procedure.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The input data being uploaded does not match the expected data type in the target SAP table or structure. For example, trying to upload a string where a numeric value is expected.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the input data exceeds the maximum length defined for the corresponding field in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the data transfer procedure may be incorrect, leading to conflicts between the input data and the expected format.
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields may be missing from the input