How To Fix M2574 - Target info structure & does not have the same type as source structure &

M2574 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Target info structure & does not have the same type as source structure &

What causes this issue?

The target information structure &V1& has a different type than source
information structure &V2&.

System Response

Particularly when you copy from type 'without period' to a different
info structure type, the period information is lost.

How to fix this error?

Consider carefully whether this copy run will achieve the results you
require.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2574 - Target info structure & does not have the same type as source structure & ?

  The SAP error message M2574 indicates a mismatch between the target and source structures in a data transfer or mapping process. This typically occurs when you are trying to transfer data between two structures (like internal tables, database tables, or data elements) that do not have compatible data types or formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The fields in the source structure and target structure have different data types (e.g., one is a character type and the other is a numeric type).
  Field Length Differences: The lengths of the fields in the source and target structures may not match, leading to truncation or overflow issues.
  Incompatible Structures: The structures may have different field names or orders, which can cause issues during data transfer.
  Custom Fields: If you are using custom fields or structures, ensure that they are defined correctly and consistently across both structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Verify that the data types of corresponding fields in both