How To Fix OA688 - Attribute & has an incorrect data type.

OA688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Attribute & has an incorrect data type.

What causes this issue?

Attributes of a different data type have already been assigned to the
attribute of the document area. However, an attribute of an aggregated
document area can only aggregate attributes of the same type.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select attributes of the same data type only.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA688 - Attribute & has an incorrect data type. ?

  The SAP error message OA688, which states "Attribute & has an incorrect data type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration, particularly when dealing with attributes in InfoObjects, DataSources, or other data structures. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected data type of an attribute and the actual data type defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The attribute in question has been defined with a data type that does not match the expected data type in the context where it is being used. For example, if an attribute is defined as a character type but is being treated as a numeric type, this error may occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of InfoObjects, DataSources, or other data structures may have been altered incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies in data types.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., during ETL