How To Fix /MVA/MESSAGES101 - Attribute &1 of table &2 contains invalid data type.

/MVA/MESSAGES101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/MESSAGES -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Attribute &1 of table &2 contains invalid data type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/MESSAGES101 - Attribute &1 of table &2 contains invalid data type. ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/MESSAGES101 Attribute &1 of table &2 contains invalid data type typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of an attribute in a specific table and the actual data type being used. This error often arises in the context of Master Data Management (MDM) or when working with data models in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The attribute defined in the data model has a specific data type (e.g., integer, string, date), but the data being provided does not conform to this type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data model or the mapping of attributes may be incorrect, leading to the use of an invalid data type.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, the data format may not match the expected format in SAP.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the