How To Fix HDS038 - Appl. error in &3; source struct. for UI (&2) does not match backend (&1)

HDS038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HDS - HDS Message Class

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Appl. error in &3; source struct. for UI (&2) does not match backend (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HDS038 - Appl. error in &3; source struct. for UI (&2) does not match backend (&1) ?

  The SAP error message HDS038 indicates a mismatch between the structure of the data being sent from the UI (User Interface) and the expected structure in the backend system. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving SAP Fiori applications or other UI technologies that interact with SAP backend systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The fields or data types in the source structure from the UI do not match those defined in the backend system. This can happen if:
  
  The UI is expecting a different version of the data structure.
  There have been changes in the backend data model that have not been reflected in the UI.
  The UI is using an outdated or incorrect service definition.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the OData service or the data model can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports or changes in the backend system, the UI might not be aligned with the latest changes.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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