How To Fix MDG_TR069 - Field &1 is shorter in target table &2 - data could be lost

MDG_TR069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_TR - MDG: Transport Tool

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Field &1 is shorter in target table &2 - data could be lost

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_TR069 - Field &1 is shorter in target table &2 - data could be lost ?

  The SAP error message "MDG_TR069 Field &1 is shorter in target table &2 - data could be lost" typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when there is a mismatch in the length of a field between the source and target tables during data transfer or replication processes. This can lead to potential data loss if the source data exceeds the length defined in the target table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the field in the source table has a longer length than the corresponding field in the target table. For example, if the source field is defined as VARCHAR(50) and the target field is defined as VARCHAR(30), any data longer than 30 characters will be truncated, leading to data loss.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to field lengths in the target table, can also lead to