How To Fix LTR_MODEL_APPL538 - Length mismatch for non-transparent relation between &1-&2 and &3-&4

LTR_MODEL_APPL538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR_MODEL_APPL -

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Length mismatch for non-transparent relation between &1-&2 and &3-&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR_MODEL_APPL538 - Length mismatch for non-transparent relation between &1-&2 and &3-&4 ?

  The SAP error message LTR_MODEL_APPL538 indicates a length mismatch for a non-transparent relation between two entities in the data model. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an inconsistency in the data model definitions, particularly with the lengths of fields in the related tables or structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The lengths of the fields in the two related tables or structures do not match. For example, if one table has a field defined as CHAR(10) and the related table has the same field defined as CHAR(20), this will trigger the error.
  Data Model Changes: Changes made to the data model (like adding or modifying fields) without properly updating all related components can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, there might be discrepancies in