How To Fix OT446 - Structure &1: Difference in field &2

OT446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Structure &1: Difference in field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT446 - Structure &1: Difference in field &2 ?

  The SAP error message OT446, which states "Structure &1: Difference in field &2," typically occurs during operations involving data structures, such as when trying to compare or manipulate data structures that have discrepancies in their definitions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by a mismatch in the field definitions between two structures. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Data Dictionary Changes: If the structure has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or changed) in the Data Dictionary (SE11) but the program or function module using it has not been updated accordingly.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data types or lengths of the fields in the structures being compared or processed do not match.
  Versioning Issues: Different versions of the structures might be used in different parts of the program or in different systems (e.g., development vs. production).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OT446 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Structure Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the