How To Fix MC535 - Data element does not fit type/length of base fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Data element does not fit type/length of base fields

What causes this issue?

You defined a data element for a field which does not have a data
element in the base table. Either the type, length or number of decimal
positions of this data element does not correspond to that of the base
field.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a data element having the type, length and number of decimal
positions of the base field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC535 - Data element does not fit type/length of base fields ?

  The SAP error message MC535, which states "Data element does not fit type/length of base fields," typically occurs in the context of data processing or reporting in SAP, particularly when dealing with data elements in the Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the data type or length of a field in a data structure and the corresponding field in the database or report.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the field in the report or data structure does not match the data type of the corresponding field in the database.
  Length Mismatch: The length of the data element defined in the report or data structure is longer or shorter than the length defined in the database.
  Field Definition Changes: Changes made to the field definitions in the database (e.g., changing the length or type of a field) that are not reflected in the report or data structure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be aligned with the standard data definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify the data type and length of the fields in both the database and the report or data structure. Ensure they match.
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of the data elements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Elements: If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the data element in the report or data structure to match the database definition.
  
  This may involve changing the data type or length in the ABAP code or report.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Adjust Custom Programs: If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that the data types and lengths are correctly defined and aligned with the database fields.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they have been transported correctly to the production environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the report or program functions as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If necessary, use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution of the program and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MC535 error and implement a solution to resolve it.