How To Fix GT817 - Table & cannot be copied (incorrect type)

GT817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Table & cannot be copied (incorrect type)

What causes this issue?

The operation running cannot be used for tables of this type.
SYSSTEM_RESPONSE&
The operation is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the tables used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT817 - Table & cannot be copied (incorrect type) ?

  The SAP error message GT817 indicates that there is an issue with copying a table due to an incorrect type. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the data types or structures of the source and target tables during a copy operation, such as when using the Data Dictionary (SE11) or during transport requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source table and the target table may have different data types for corresponding fields. For example, if a field in the source table is defined as a CHAR type and the corresponding field in the target table is defined as an INT type, this will lead to the GT817 error.
  Incompatible Structures: The structures of the two tables may not be compatible. This can happen if the source table has additional fields or if the field lengths differ.
  Transport Issues: If you are trying to transport a table from one system to