How To Fix GDV_SCHEMA_METHOD006 - Values are not equal but similar at path &2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GDV_SCHEMA_METHOD - Message class for BS verifier package

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Values are not equal but similar at path &2&3&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GDV_SCHEMA_METHOD006 - Values are not equal but similar at path &2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message GDV_SCHEMA_METHOD006 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the values being compared in a specific path within a data validation or schema method. This error typically arises in the context of data processing, especially when dealing with data validation rules in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that two values are not exactly equal, but they are similar enough that the system expects them to be equal based on the defined validation rules. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The values being compared may be of different data types (e.g., string vs. integer).
  Rounding Issues: If the values are numeric, rounding differences can lead to this error.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: String values may have leading or trailing spaces that make them appear similar but not equal.
  Locale Differences: Different locale settings can affect how numbers and dates are formatted and compared.
  Business Logic Errors: There may be a