How To Fix OXDEP200 - Different columns cannot be linked together

OXDEP200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OXDEP - OM: GUI: Form

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Different columns cannot be linked together

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OXDEP200 - Different columns cannot be linked together ?

  The SAP error message OXDEP200, which states "Different columns cannot be linked together," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or when working with queries in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a relationship or link between two columns that are not compatible in terms of their data types or structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The columns you are trying to link may have different data types (e.g., one is a string and the other is a number).
  Different Structures: The columns may belong to different tables or data sources that do not have a common key or structure.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the columns may not match in terms of format or content, making it impossible to establish a link.
  Modeling Errors: There may be issues in the data model where the relationships between tables are not correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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